Join Our Children’s Residential Care Team and Help Shape Stoke-on-Trent’s Future We’re excited to offer a brilliant opportunity to join our Small Group Homes within Stoke-on-Trent City Council. We’re looking for dedicated, resilient and values-driven colleagues who are ready to stepup and make a real difference for children with complex needs. The full-time salary is £36,363 - £39,152 (full time) Allowance for weekend working, 12.5% shift allowance and sleep-in payments as determined by home worked in (Allowances will be paid as appropriate which will be reviewed periodically) Hours: Average of 37 hours per week. You will work on a rota which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You will also be required to sleep in when rostered to do so. In this role, you’ll work as part of a rota, supporting the Registered Manager to run the home and drive positive outcomes for the children in our care. You’ll be part of a tight-knit, high-performing leadership team who will invest in your growth from day one through robust induction, quality training and ongoing professional development. If you’re someone who thrives in challenging situations, brings empathy and consistency, and can support teams through complex behaviours, you’ll fit right in. We are proud to safeguard and champion the welfare of children, young people and we expect every member of our workforce to share this unwavering commitment. What We Offer Joining us means being part of a council that genuinely values and develops its people. Benefits include: Up to 41 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) The option to purchase additional leave Reflective, supportive supervision Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing services Connection to our staff equality and diversity networks Want to Find Out More? If you'd like an informal chat about the role, please contact: Paul Barker, Registered Care Manager paul.barker@stoke.gov.uk At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we’re committed to our Stronger Together vision. We’re building a city we can all be proud of and we want colleagues who share our drive to ensure children get the right help, at the right time, with their voices at the heart of everything we do. If you’re passionate about making a difference and delivering high-quality care alongside families and partners, we’d love to hear from you. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Additional Information At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all of the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together. Previous applicants need not apply however, this does not apply to any candidates who are currently at risk of redundancy. Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly. Please note that having the right to work in the UK is an essential requirement for this role, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. As part of the interview, you will be required to show your right to work in the UK. To Apply Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189. In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: Do you have the Right to Work in the UK?