About the role
Would you like to start or continue your career supporting Children and Young People who have a disability?
An opportunity has arisen at Woodland Lodge in Huntingdon
Woodland Lodge is an 8 bedded Short Break & Long Term home for Children and Young People aged 8 to 18 who have a learning or physical disability and or additional health or behavioural needs.
We provide overnight and day care for Children and Young People, in a safe and supportive environment whilst providing a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences – this includes activities outside of the homes such as boat trips, trampoline parks, and bowling but also includes in house activities mini disco, sensory play, cooking, artwork and many more.

We offer

• A comprehensive package of induction and ongoing training and continuing professional development.
• Monthly Supervision with a senior member of staff who will guide, support and coach you.
• Diploma Level 4 in Residential Childcare
• We offer a variety of experiences which could support career progression within Social Care
• Generous Annual Leave Allowance

Please note that this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred Lists Checks for Children and Adults from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
This job closes on 24th August and interviews will be held week commencing 1st September 2025

• By being a senior member of the team – guiding & supporting others as well as Shift Leading
• By being the allocated Key Worker for a number of Children and Young People – being responsible for completing and updating Care Plans, Risk Assessments, Impact Assessments among other documents
• Liaising with Parents, Managers in the home, and Professionals outside of the home to ensure a consistent level of care to the Young Person
• By communicating, engaging, encouraging, and supporting young people to take part in local activities and events to develop social and independence skills.
• Promoting a safe environment, where Young People can thrive and try out new experiences and have fun.
• Advocating on behalf of the Children and Young People.
• Supporting Young People to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to plan and organise your day.
• An understanding of technology such as Tablet Computers, Games Consoles etc which Young People use to aid their communication or express their needs.
• The ability to communicate appropriately with Children, Young People, their Families and to colleagues within the Home and the wider Council and to external agencies (such as Social Workers, Teachers etc).
• Recording observations and undertake administrative processes as needed.
• By having basic knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Excel & Outlook