Residential Childcare Worker

Cheshire East Council; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Residential Childcare Worker on a casual basis, based in Cheshire East, to provide day-to-day care to children and young people in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will safeguard and promote welfare, follow care plans and risk assessments, and form positive relationships with children, families and external agencies, while maintaining high-quality records under supervision.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or a relevant degree (e.g., social work).
• Relevant experience of working in a childcare setting.
• Excellent knowledge of the Childrens Home (England) Regulations 2015 and the quality standards within it.
• Willingness to travel throughout the borough.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Work with care plans, risk assessments, and reviews.
• Form effective relationships with children, families, and external agencies.
• Maintain high standards of residential care in line with Regulations.
• Keep clear records with supervision from senior staff.

Skills

Level 3 Diploma in CYPW

Childcare experience

Knowledge of Childrens Home (England)

Residential training courses

Excellent communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce

Relevant degree (e.g., Social Work)

Job description

At Cheshire East we're offering an opportunity for someone to help transform lives and to play a defining role in the next chapter for children in Cheshire East as we build something special, to last. We have an exciting opportunity for a Residential Childcare Worker, on a casual basis, based within Cheshire East, providing day-to-day care to children and young people within a stable, safe and nurturing environment.

About the Role

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Work in accordance with children's and young people's care plans and risk assessments and contribute to their review.
• Form effective relationships with children and young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies.
• Maintain and promote residential childcare to high levels of professionalism expected by Cheshire East Council and Ofsted.
• Contribute to the educational and social development of each child and young person and assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans.
• Meet the emotional and physical needs of our children and young people and maximize opportunities for their development.
• Ensure that good quality records are maintained as required with supervision and advice from Senior Residential Support Workers and Managers.
• Ensure that the council's policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure the home is kept clean and in a tidy condition, adhere to the cleaning rota system, encouraging the children and young people to participate as appropriate.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or relevant degree, for example in social work
• Relevant experience of working in a childcare setting
• Excellent knowledge of the Children's Home (England) Regulations 2015 and the quality standards within it
• All essential residential courses
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the borough
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

In return we are able to offer:

• A competitive salary - Between £32,578 per annum pro rata - £35,570 per annum pro rata (CEC NJC - Grade 7) Pro-rata with guaranteed yearly pay increases.
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including: Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities Off-Peak Racket Sports Athletics Tracks Sauna/Steam/Spa

As an equal opportunities' employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.