Casual Residential Support Worker

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council invites applications for the role of Casual Residential Support Worker. This position involves caring for young people in a dynamic environment, focusing on their holistic needs. Ideal candidates should be adaptable, skilled in communication, and ready to embrace training with support. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the well-being and development of young people, being a positive influence in their lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate at multiple levels and build positive relationships.
• Flexibility to cover shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support young people's emotional, physical, social, and educational needs.
• Serve as a positive role model within the team.
• Work in various settings, including Residential Children's Homes.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Post Ref: CC795

An exciting new career opportunity has arisen to join our team of residential support staff with Calderdale Council. You will be working within Children and Young Peoples Services, caring for young people across our children’s homes.

Calderdale not only provides high standards of care for young people but prides itself on innovation, the continual development of holistic childcare in establishing security, aspiration, and a clear focus for permanency.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for motivated, passionate, invested, open-minded, and adaptable individuals capable of working to a high standard, under pressure, and contributing to a fast-paced, dynamic, evolving service that is focused on making a positive difference. We are sincerely invested in being the difference for young people and offering the best deal.

We are looking to appoint Casual Residential Support Workers to support young people with their emotional, physical, social, educational, and leisure needs, as well as to serve as positive role models working as part of a team to support and care for our young people.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate at multiple levels and build positive relationships with young people, working closely with other team members, families, and professionals. There will be opportunities to work in various settings, including Residential Children’s Homes and Short Breaks for Disabilities.

Due to the nature of the work, it is a legislative requirement that there be a five-year gap between the oldest child on site and the youngest staff member. Applications will be considered from those aged 21 or over.

You will also need IT skills to maintain records, a flexible approach, and availability to cover shifts including evenings, weekends, and school and public holidays. No experience is required as training and support will be provided. Applicants should refer to the Person Specification and demonstrate they meet the criteria when completing the application form.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Martin Silkstone at [e-mail] or Shelley Sutcliffe at [e-mail].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Applicants for posts exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th June 2025

Interview Date: TBC

We may use digital interview methods.

As part of our vision, on 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency to enhance its action against climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from under-represented communities and those who share our commitment to challenging inequality and promoting diversity. All applications are anonymized before review.

For application support, please read our Application Booklet or visit our website.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, so early applications are encouraged.