Assistant Support Worker (Scale 4)
Assistant Support Worker (Scale 4)
As part of our commitment to improving the life chances of all young people we are developing a new children's home with short stay and residential offer.
These new facilities will provide an enhanced offer for children with disabilities in Waltham Forest.
The current Leyton Green Road Respite Service provides a good service, as judged by Ofsted. We are proud of our service offer to children and young people, and we are excited to provide a new service in improved surroundings.
Vacancies have arisen for permanent positions for full and part time positions for Assistant Support Workers at Leyton Green Road Children’s Home for children with disabilities.
It is also desirable that candidates have experience of working with children and young people with disabilities, be able to work directly with children and young people as part of a team to achieve the aims set for the service within the policy of the Local Authority. The successful person will also be required to work up to 36 hours per week, including Saturdays and Sundays on shift work.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate some knowledge of and issues relating to children and young people with disabilities; ability to work under regular supervision and ability to work effectively under pressure, have effective communication both orally and written.
Post relates to payscale SC4
The successful applicant will also possess CWDC Diploma level 3 or equivalent or be working towards attaining one
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
Application Information The councils preference is for on-line application forms. However if you have a disability and are unable to complete an on-line application, please ring 0208 496 4227 who will be able to arrange an alternative. For more information on how to complete your application form, follow this link: Applying for a job at Waltham Forest Council
