Working Pattern
Casual hours including sleep‑ins, evenings and weekend working.
Working Arrangement
Casual hours as and when shifts need covering.
Location
Old Hall Road Children's Home / Kindle Lodge
Interview Date/Type
Face to face
SMART Working
We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working – giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
About the Role
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our skilled teams as a casual Residential Childcare Officer supporting young people in our children’s homes. Trafford Council has 2 children’s homes; one is registered for 5 children, and one for 6 (occupancy rarely >4). The homes care for children with social, emotional and mental health needs as well as autism, ADHD and mild learning difficulties.
You will work within a team to meet the day‑to‑day care needs of the children and young people living at the home. You will need to form good working relationships with the young people and develop a good knowledge of their individual needs. Working within a staff team you will support the home to provide high standards of care and accommodation. You need to be a good role model to the young people, be an advocate and ensure you listen and act on their wishes. We work to create and maintain a loving and homely environment for the young people in which they are given opportunities to thrive. Duties include driving young people to appointments/school/family time, cooking, some paperwork, keeping the home tidy and safe, shopping etc.
About You
This role requires establishing strong relationships with children and families; you must have empathy whilst being able to create good routines and explain expectations. Key characteristics: flexibility, commitment, building effective relationships, resilience, persistence and the ability to progress plans. The post requires an enhanced DBS check and working a rota, and undertaking sleeping in duties.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As an employee you will be expected to share this commitment.
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contributions and working together to deliver a high standard of care.
Additional Information
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
Casual workers receive an accrued holiday percentage of 12.66 %.
The role involves shift work which includes evening and weekend working.
An enhanced DBS check with the children barred list will be required.
You will be required to drive in this role.
Key Information
* Pre‑Employment Checks: Verification of right to work in the UK, two satisfactory references and a medical check. All post holders are subject to safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
* We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
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Make an Impact – Apply Today
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities, then we’d love to receive an application from you.
Please contact recruitment@trafford.gov.uk if you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage during the recruitment process.
After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a short interview to learn more about your skills and experience.
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