Job Description
Please note that although the closing date for this advert is 25th March 2026 applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Any applications submitted by midnight on Wednesday’s will be reviewed on Thursday’s with interviews to be held the following week. This means that the advert will be withdrawn should the vacancies become filled before the closing date.
The Service & Team
A career working with disabled children and young people.
Cornwall Council offers fantastic career opportunities within its Residential Care Sector, for Residential Care Workers, Senior Residential Care Workers and Waking Night Residential Care Workers who want to work with disabled children and young people. In addition to a competitive salary, good pension, and payments for working outside of office hours and sleep in shifts, successful applicants will be provided with training and opportunities for career progression.
Main Purpose Of The Job
To be part of a skilled team to ensure the best outcomes, for disabled children and young people. You will encourage the children to have fun, to learn, grow and develop in a safe way. Key duties and responsibilities are outlined in the role profile.
This is a public/customer‑facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
We have homes located across the county however these roles are based in Par and Redruth.
Working Pattern
There is a range of part‑time and full‑time hours available.
We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part‑time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here – flexible working options.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
Ideally you are enthusiastic about making positive changes in the lives of disabled children. You should be child‑centred, able to use your own initiative, and work as part of a team. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and partnership working when working with parents and other professionals. You should have or be willing to work towards a Level‑3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (which the Council will fund).
Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert.
What You’ll Get In Return
The salary range is a career grade, from £26,597 – £39,159 depending upon qualifications and experience. A generous relocation package will be available for eligible candidates.
For successful applicants who are new to Cornwall Council, a recruitment and retention bonus will be paid; £1 000 when the job starts, and an additional £1 000 paid after successfully completing the first year.
Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high‑performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our Core Employee Rewards And Benefits Include
* A competitive salary.
* A defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions.
* A generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
* A national award‑winning employee health and wellbeing programme.
* Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.
Additional Information
The role profiles are attached below:
* Residential Care Worker
* Senior Residential Care Worker
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Matt Pearce on 07547 671080 or email matthew.pearce@cornwall.gov.uk.
Application Process
Please note – Cornwall Council is unable to offer sponsorship for these roles for international applicants, due to visa restrictions and legislation.
Please attach a supporting statement to your application. You can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work/personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process.
Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted. If you have any queries or require assistance with your application, please contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk.
Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.
If you do not have access to a computer or would find it easier you can download the application form and document for your supporting statement and return it to Dermot McCann, Tresor, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall PL24 2DS to arrive before the closing date.
Application Form
Supporting Statement & Questions
Declaration of Criminal Convictions Form
About Us
Cornwall Council delivers services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Working here – Cornwall Council.
Fairness and Inclusion
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender reassignment status, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
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