Part-Time Residential Childcare Practitioner

Trafford Council; Trafford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Trafford Council in Trafford is seeking a part-time residential child care worker to join the local children’s home. The role involves meeting day-to-day care needs for up to 5 children, building trusting relationships, and supporting routines and transitions with a restorative approach.

Shifts include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins; enhanced DBS and driving are required. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent apprenticeship must be completed within two years of starting.

Qualifications

• This role requires establishing strong relationships with children and their families; you will show empathy while creating routines and explaining expectations.
• Key characteristics include flexibility, commitment, building effective relationships, resilience, persistence and the ability to progress plans.
• An enhanced DBS, rota work and sleeping-in duties are required.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will provide all aspects of care needs and interventions in line with the young people’s core assessments and care plans.
• Developing effective action plans focused on reducing risks and building on strengths is central.
• Key working with young people is integral to develop resilience and life skills for independence.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Resilience

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Apprenticeship

Job description

Trafford Council in Trafford is seeking a part-time residential child care worker to join the local children’s home. The role involves meeting day-to-day care needs for up to 5 children, building trusting relationships, and supporting routines and transitions with a restorative approach.

Shifts include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins; enhanced DBS and driving are required. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent apprenticeship must be completed within two years of starting.