Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

The ‘Hook’

The hook is what grabs the reader’s attention. It is what brings them in and entices them to read further. This should be around 50 words, should produce an emotive response in the candidate and is best phrased as a question and a follow up statement e.g. ‘do you…? Then…’ format.

Copy the hook into the short description section. It also needs to be included in the main description.

The Role

The second paragraph should present the reader with a flavour of the role. This is an opportunity to promote the role by highlighting its purpose, main responsibilities, and how the role might benefit the candidate. The role section should be no more than 100 words

Candidate criteria

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Person specification points

List 4-5 key criteria from the person specification which can help candidates decide if they are suitable for the role. Essential qualifications, experience or values are useful criteria to highlight. Do not list criteria not covered in the person specification.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

Application process

This Is Where You Should Highlight What You Want Candidates To Do When They Apply. You Can Choose And Adapt One Of The Following Three Statements

When writing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

Education

When writing your supporting statement explain how you meet the following criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests:

• Pick 5-7 person specification points

When writing your supporting statement please answer the following questions drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests:

• Set out questions to answer

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .

Interviews

In This Section Simply Outline When The Interviews Are Scheduled For And In What Format They Will Be Conducted. Adapt The Below Wording

Interviews will take place in person at / via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. Interviews will be taking place on . If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Unique selling point

Every job advert should include a unique selling point. List any specific benefits of working the team or role. For example training, hybrid or flexible working, making a difference to others. General benefits such as pension scheme and annual leave do not need to be listed.

Benefits

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

Conclusion

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Managers Name, managers job title at manager’s email to request a MS teams call or phone call.

Your job advert should conclude with one of the East Sussex County Council “We Choose East Sussex” recruitment branding straplines.

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Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.