All about the Role

As a residential worker here at Cherry lodge you will work with children and young people with severe disabilities between the ages of 5 and 19.

In this role you will work closely with our children and young people, supporting them during their time with us.

As a residential worker working with our Children and young people you will ...

• Build relationships

• Implement care plans

• Assist with development and social skills
• Communicate and engage
• Ensure everyone receives appropriate levels and standard of care and support

All about our Team

Here at Cherry Lodge we have a dedicated and knowledgeable staff team who are child focused and thrive to provide young people with opportunities, development and experiences. 

All about You

• Ability to listen to children, young people and their families and to communicate with colleagues and other professionals verbally and in writing 
• Ability to complete relevant training including National Diploma 3
• Have confidence to establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals and groups
• Be able to maintain a safe environment 
• Ability to encourage play and socialisation 
• Ability to work within agreed policies and procedures and use judgement appropriately
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, school holidays and bank holidays, often at short notice

All about our Benefits 

As a Relief Worker at PCC you'll be able to access the following benefits:

• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) if your contract is for 3 months or more
• Discounts and lifestyle savings for a range of retailers including supermarkets via Vivup, our Employee Benefits Platform
• An Employee Assistance Programme, offering support including counselling
• Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Staff Network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.