All applicants must be 18 or over to apply

#BeTheDifference - Explore a career in residential childcare with Medway Council.

A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.

An opportunity has arisen for a new team of motivated and enthusiastic Children’s residential short break support worker Apprentices to join the Children’s the Short Break Service. This is a great chance to gain the Children, young people and families practitioner level 4 apprenticeship working for the Short breaks team where the overall aim is to ensure that an improved and increased choice of flexible short break/ respite services is available to those who need them; enabling children and young people with additional needs, and their families to live happy and fulfilled lives. You will be an integral part of our short breaks provision for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, working closely with a dedicated team to provide high-quality care and support. Your role will involve creating positive and enriching experiences for the children from outdoor adventures to creative indoor pursuits. You will support and encourage participation, fostering a sense of enjoyment and achievement, helping them to develop essential life skills, and empowering them to reach their full potential.

What We're Looking For:

• Passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism. 

Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.

#BeTheDifference - Join Us Today!

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, then we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to become a part of the Medway Council family and help shape the future of children in care.

Apply now to start your journey towards becoming a qualified Residential Childcare Worker!

For guidance and more information on the apprenticeship itself, please visit https://www.bethedifference-medway.com/

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.

As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experience.

We will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.

An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.

Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers. 

In return we offer you:

• 24 days paid annual leave
• Generous local government pension
• Access to wider training and development qualifications
• Flexible working scheme
• Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers
• Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres
• Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books
• Discounted Arriva bus travel

Important Information

Interviews are likely to be held at Eden House, Upnor Road, Upnor, Kent, ME2 4UX.   Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Sarah Richards on 01634 331182.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

How to apply

Please be advised that we only accept online applications submitted through JobsGoPublic ATS

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.