Residential Child Care Officer (RCCO)

Trafford Council; Urmston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Urmston is seeking a caring individual to join their team at a children’s home. This role involves providing daily care for young people, developing effective relationships, and working within a collaborative team. Candidates must have an enhanced DBS check and the ability to drive. The successful applicant will be dedicated to safeguarding children and will help foster a loving and supportive environment while enabling young people to achieve their goals.

Benefits

Fair and flexible workplace

Development opportunities

Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Must be able to form good working relationships with young people.
• Experience in providing day-to-day care needs in a residential setting.
• Knowledge of individual care plans and core assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of care needs and interventions for young people.
• Develop effective action plans focusing on reducing risks.
• Create and maintain a loving environment conducive to growth.

Skills

Flexibility

Building effective relationships

Resilience

Persistence

Education

Enhanced DBS check with Children Barred List check

Ability to drive

Job description

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

Working in a 5‑bedded children’s home you will provide the day‑to‑day care needs for the children and young people living at the home. You will need 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 create happy memories. We provide a nurturing and restorative approach to support young people to 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.

This role will require you to establish strong relationships with children and their families providing residential care for children and young people living at the home. The post requires an enhanced DBS, working a rota and undertaking sleeping in duties.

Key Characteristics

• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Building effective relationships
• Resilience
• Persistence
• Ability to progress plans

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.

Organisational Context

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.

Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.

Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

The home operates a rota to provide 24‑hour care. You will be required to work on a rota and an unsocial hours allowance will be paid. The role involves shift work which includes evening and weekend working.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check with Children Barred List check
• Ability to drive