Residential Childcare Worker - Transform Lives with 24/7 Care

Tameside Council; Tameside; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council is seeking two Residential Childcare Workers for a dedicated, 24-hour residential home in Dukinfield. You will care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, delivering individualized, relationship-based support.

This full-time role involves day shifts, sleep-in duties, weekends and some night shifts. The team fosters a compassionate, collaborative approach to help each young person thrive.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for working with children and young people.
• Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 within 2 years if not already held.
• Ability to work as part of a 24-hour care team in a children’s home.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour care in a Children’s Home for young people with complex needs.
• Support emotional growth and consistent, relationship-based care to help young people reach their potential.

Skills

Compassion

Curiosity

Collaboration

Conversation

Courage

Warmth

Patience

Team player

Problem solver

Motivating children

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

Tameside Council is seeking two Residential Childcare Workers for a dedicated, 24-hour residential home in Dukinfield. You will care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, delivering individualized, relationship-based support.

This full-time role involves day shifts, sleep-in duties, weekends and some night shifts. The team fosters a compassionate, collaborative approach to help each young person thrive.