Nurse

Role: Nurse

Salary:Up to 39400 per annum dependant on experience and qualifications.

Location:Rushden Northamptonshire.

Contract/Hours:Permanent up to Full time hours fully rotational shifts available

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

A bit about the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse learning disabilities or Childrens Nurse who is passionate about providing the health and social care needs of children and young people with a diagnosis of learning disabilities.

The Squirrels provides a structured environment and nursing care as a nurse within the service you will give parents and carers theopportunity to recharge their batteries in the knowledge that their child is in a safe and stimulating environment.

About the service

How youll help to create brighter futures

• You will be responsible for shift leading a team of residential care workers
• Being responsible for direct care for young people with significant and complex health needs.
• Conducting individual risk assessments and person-centred planning providing a positive proactive outlook to support the young people in our care.
• Being resilient in supporting the young person through challenging situations.
• Beingresponsible for thesafeguardingof theyoungperson.
• Maintaining accurate records
  

Lets talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge We are looking for someone with a can do attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:

• A positive andconfident approach to engagingwithchildrenandyoungpeople.
• To hold an appropriate NMC Nurse registration with continuous professional development and revalidation which we will fully support.
• Theability toworkeffectivelyas part of a team.
• Experience of working as a Nurse with children and young people with complex needs.
• Experience of multiagency working and attending meetings when required.

Good to know
For any enquiries please contact:Erika Brinkman on or email and quote reference 13346.

Application Process:

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Dont meet every single requirement

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

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Job Description

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Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services