Reference: R0002601
Service Area: Children’s Care
Directorate: Children’s Services
Salary: £21,269 - £22,129
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contractual Status: Permanent
Middlesbrough Council are seeking to appoint a Service Maintenance Technician to support with the regular maintenance of the Residential Services across Middlesbrough Council.
On a day to day basis the applicant will par-take in sleep in shifts, supporting the young people and staff team of the home and will directly liaise with the manager of the home.
The successful candidate will have background knowledge and experience of working with looked after children, vulnerable adults or young people. They should have experience in supervising young people, completing risk assessments and support plans and will be committed to providing a high quality of care and support, which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, behavioral, health, social and cultural needs of the young people. This will include working with young people who are at risk, have challenging behaviour, emotional problems, mental health disorders and other needs.
The successful candidate will be based initially in a named home but may be expected to work across all residential services for Middlesbrough Council, or to work with children in the community, or within their own family homes.
Good all-round understanding of property maintenance issues, and the appropriate skills and knowledge to react appropriately to emergencies that may happen within service.
Flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of a wide range of users of the service.
Training in Health and Safety issues, including COSHH regulations and requirements or willingness to undertake this training.
You may also be required to work unsocial hours, including weekends, bank holiday and nights. A Full UK Driving License is required.
For more information please contact Amy Robinson Registered Manager on 01642 727291
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all SAFER recruitment checks prior to commencement of employment.
Closing Date: Friday 30th September 2022 by 12 midnight.
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