We are looking for a child care worker to provide waking night support to our short break service within the Borough of Knowsley. You will be part of a caring team that provides short break stays for children and young people with learning/physical disabilities and autism.

You will provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child. You will act as a positive role model to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that promote growth and development.

The postholder will need at least 12 months relevant child care experience in a paid or voluntary capacity, with the ability to meet a wide range of care needs for dsabled children.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we recieve sufficient applicants.

For any informal enquiries, please contact Julia Nelson (0151 443 0887).