Residential Childcare Worker

Search Consultancy LTD; Irlam; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Overtime pay

Sleep-ins paid

Fully funded Level 4 qualification

Career progression

Cash health plan

Employee recognition awards

Crisis fund

Long-service recognition

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting for a children’s residential home in Salford to recruit caring, reliable and dedicated people who can help create a safe, supportive environment for young people.

No prior residential childcare is required; the emphasis is on values, resilience and a genuine passion for supporting children. Full training and progression opportunities are provided, with a clear rota and supportive supervision.

Qualifications

• Has strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience and a natural ability to build relationships.
• Has experience in care, education, youth work or a similar setting, although this isn't essential.
• Can remain calm and consistent during challenging situations.
• Is willing to learn about supporting children who have experienced trauma and adversity.
• Is comfortable working independently when required and following structured routines.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car.
• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or Level 4 qualification in Children, Young People and Families is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Building positive relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.
• Supporting daily routines, including school runs, meals, activities and emotional support.
• Providing reassurance and being a reliable adult during challenging moments.
• Maintaining accurate records of key events and each child's progress.
• Promoting education, wellbeing, independence, life skills and positive experiences.
• Helping to create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel at home.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional resilience

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families

Job description

A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.

A children's residential home in Salford is looking to recruit caring, reliable and dedicated individuals to help create a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for young people.

Previous experience in residential childcare isn't essential. What's most important is having the right values, emotional resilience and a genuine passion for supporting young people. Full training and development opportunities will be provided.

Responsibilities

You’ll be part of a close-knit team helping children feel safe, supported and optimistic about their future. Your responsibilities will include:

Building positive relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.

Supporting daily routines, including school runs, meals, activities and emotional support.

Providing reassurance and being a reliable adult during challenging moments.

Maintaining accurate records of key events and each child's progress.

Promoting education, wellbeing, independence, life skills and positive experiences.

Helping to create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel at home.

Requirements

Has experience in care, education, youth work or a similar setting, although this isn't essential.

Has strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience and a natural ability to build relationships.

Can remain calm and consistent during challenging situations.

Is willing to learn about supporting children who have experienced trauma and adversity.

Is comfortable working independently when required and following structured routines.

Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car

A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or Level 4 qualification in Children, Young People and Families is desirable but not essential. Those without the relevant qualification will be supported through a fully funded Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification.

Salary, Benefits & Development

£13.50 per hour.

£1,000 welcome bonus (£500 upon successful completion of induction and £500 upon successful completion of probation).

2 days on, 4 days off rota, averaging approximately 10 working days per month.

Paid overtime at £14.50 per hour.

Sleep-ins available as required, paid at £75 per night.

Fully funded Level 4 qualification.

Structured induction, ongoing training, regular supervision and coaching.

Opportunities for career progression and further development.

Cash health plan, employee recognition awards, crisis fund and long-service recognition.

Two additional days of annual leave each year, increasing to three after your first year and four after your second year.

Rota pattern designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Information

The £1,000 welcome bonus is subject to repayment on a pro-rata basis if an employee voluntarily leaves or is dismissed for misconduct within their first 12 months.

All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks. A charge of up to £74.70 may initially apply for right-to-work checks, ID checks and DBS applications, where applicable. These costs are refundable following successful completion of induction.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.