Overview
We are looking to recruit experienced and enthusiastic people to join our team, providing care and support to children and young people with additional needs arising from their disability. We believe children who have disabilities are equally valued and empowered to live full and rewarding lives and have the same experiences for social inclusion as all children. It is our mission to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities through the provision of high quality services in partnership with the children, their families, carers and other professionals.
Responsibilities
You will need to provide practical person‑centred support, ensure that the children receive an excellent standard of care and support them to live full and active lives.
You must have a professional approach. An understanding of the needs of people who have disabilities is essential and, preferably, experience of working in a person‑centred manner including the maintenance of support plans and other associated record keeping. You must be willing to work in a flexible manner which will include morning, evening, weekend, sleep‑in duty, night shifts and bank holiday work. You will need excellent written, communication and basic IT skills.
You will be expected to undertake shift leader duties as required after the necessary period of experience within the home.
This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.
Qualifications
The Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, or equivalent, is an essential requirement.
Additional Information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage.
Message from the Director of Children’s Services
I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues. I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.
We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.
We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS of the future are right in front of them.
We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.
I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.
At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.
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