Residential Child Care Officer

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

Working Pattern: Part time

Working Arrangement: 18.3 hours a week on a shift work pattern including sleep-ins, evenings and weekend working.

Location: Local Authority Children’s Home based in Trafford

Interview Date/Type: Face to face

About the Role

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our skilled team at our Trafford children’s home.

The home can care for up to 5 children; you will meet the day-to-day care needs for the children and young people living at the home. You will need to be able 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. We provide a nurturing and restorative approach to support young people to be safe and achieve their goals and aspirations.

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 with a focus on reducing risks and building on strengths is central. Key working with young people is integral to the post, working ‘with’ young people to develop their resilience and life skills supporting them to successfully manage the transition to independence.

About You

This role will require you to establish strong relationships with children and their families; you will have empathy whilst being able to create good routines and explain expectations. Key characteristic requirements of this post are; flexibility, commitment, building effective relationships, resilience, persistence and the ability to progress plans. The post requires an enhanced DBS, 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: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others' contribution and working together to deliver a high standard of care.

Additional Information

The home operates a rota to provide 24 hour care.

You will be required to work on a rota and an unsocial hours allowance of 6% will be paid.

The role involves shift work which includes evening and weekend working.

An enhanced DBS check with children barred list check will be required.

You will be required to drive in this role.

Under the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015) you will be expected to undertake a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or the equivalent Apprenticeship. This must be completed within 2 years of starting in the role.

Find Out More.

For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Martin Soloman at [e-mail]

About us...

Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We're a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

Why Trafford?

We're more than just a local authority; we're a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all