Residential Child Care Worker (Ref: TBC)
Salary £35,412 - £38,220 per annum Salary Band £30,001 to £40,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time
Job and application details
Categories Social Work - Children Service
Directorate N/A Published Date 16/02/2026 Closing Date 15/03/2026
We are looking for exceptional, enthusiastic and creative child focused people to work within our Children Homes, to work with young people with complex and additional needs.
The ideal candidates must also be able to effectively extend these skills to the young people’s families/carers and professionals.
The Residential Homes care for children who are looked after by the local authority we also have a short break centre for children with a disability. This post is within our homes for looked after children.
The overall aims as a Residential Child Care Worker is to act as a corporate parent for Children Looked After and be an assertive champion for Children in Need in accordance with the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards. To ensure young people are nurtured, happy, healthy and safe from harm, able to develop, thrive and fulfil their full potential.
Applicants should have experience of working with children and young people either in a residential care or related setting. Applicants should hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare.
This post involves shift work, sleep overs, bank holidays and weekend working.
Benefits
* 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
* Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
* Staff equality forums
* Green Car Leasing Scheme
* Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
* Physiotherapy service
* Confidential counselling service
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
* Local and National retailer discounts
* Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
* Arriva Employee Travel Club
The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For an informal discussion please contact Sadie McCartney, Manager on 07787 247582.
General information for applicants
We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
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