Job Description
Position: Residential Childcare WorkerLocation: RochdaleSalary: £12.21 -£13.10 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)Hours: Full-time (35-40 hours per week) including weekends and sleep-ins (£50 per sleep-in)
Overview
P4 is currently working with a client who has an exciting opportunity, that has arisen for a compassionate and committed Residential Childcare Worker to join a nurturing and growing children’s care provider in the Rochdale area. The role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people aged 10 to 18 who have experienced early-life trauma. The organisation is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment that encourages growth, healing, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare Provision
* Build strong, positive relationships with children and young people to support their emotional, physical, and social development.
* Contribute to care plans, attend reviews, and keep Looked After Children (LAC) documentation accurate and up to date.
* Provide consistent, trauma-informed care and advocate for children’s needs.
* Promote independence by supporting young people with tasks like budgeting, cooking, and personal care.
* Encourage engagement in activities and help build positive support networks.
* Work in line with regulatory requirements and promote equality, inclusion, and safeguarding at all times.
Staff and Team Support
* Support daily management and shift planning, and contribute to team meetings and training.
* Guide and mentor junior colleagues while upholding best practices and professional standards.
* Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the management team and external professionals.
Home Operations
* Contribute to the effective management of resources, including budgets and household safety.
* Maintain a clean, secure, and welcoming environment.
* Complete health and safety checks and report any maintenance needs or incidents.
Professional Development
* Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Take responsibility for personal learning and remain current with childcare legislation and best practices.
* Participate in regular supervision and performance reviews.
Candidate Profile
Essential Attributes
* Experience working with children or young people in residential or therapeutic settings.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Calm, empathetic, and resilient in challenging situations.
* Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts including sleep-ins, weekends, and holidays.
* Previous residential childcare, minimum 12 months.
* Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, The Children Act, and trauma-informed approaches such as PACE.
* Level 3 QCF Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to work toward qualification).
* Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)