Residential Childcare Worker - Overnight Short Breaks

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Council is recruiting a residential childcare worker to provide overnight short breaks for children with complex needs. The role is 32 hours per week, with shifts from early morning to evenings, and requires experience in total care and a background in disability support.

The post is permanent, offers progression within Children’s Services, and requires satisfactory DBS and Right to Work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with total care needs.
• Background of supporting children with disabilities is advantageous.
• L3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight short breaks for children and families.
• Work shifts between 7am and 10pm.
• Support children with complex needs in residential services.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

L3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Blackpool Council is recruiting a residential childcare worker to provide overnight short breaks for children with complex needs. The role is 32 hours per week, with shifts from early morning to evenings, and requires experience in total care and a background in disability support.

The post is permanent, offers progression within Children’s Services, and requires satisfactory DBS and Right to Work in the UK.