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Job Description
General information
Reference
004557Closing Date
11/08/2025Service Area
Directorate
Childrens Services
Service Area
Residential & Support Services
Category
Social Care - Childrens Social Care
Job Title
Residential Worker
Grade
BBU08
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 33366
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
The opportunity has arisen to extend our team at Sunflower House. We are looking for a fun enthusiastic residential worker to join our friendly team.
The successful post holder will work within a five bedded short breaks home for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs aged between 7 to 18 years.
We are looking for someone who will develop and sustain excellent relationships with children and young people and play an active role in their development.
This is a great opportunity to support children and young people with their personal care communication social and independence skills and health needs.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date:11th August 2025
Interview Date(s): 10th & 11th September 2025
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information please email
Enhanced DBS Post
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
0
Work Pattern
Early and late shifts. Occasional sleep ins and waking night shifts. Weekends and bank holidays
Is this an enhanced DBS role
Yes
Is this a politically restricted role
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
Yes
Location
Bedfordshire Bedford Borough Council Recruitment Bedford
Location
Is this a designated car user position
No
Employment Type
Full-Time
