Residential Worker (Part Time)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Wakefield

On-site

GBP 16,030 - 17,217

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekend Allowance

Shift allowance

Enhanced Bank holiday and weekend pay

Generous annual leave entitlement

Funding for Diploma level 4 apprenticeship

Employee Assisted Programme

Access to OHU

Essential car user allowance

Blue Light Card for discounts across retail, leisure, and travel

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking a Children's Residential Worker in Wakefield. This role will involve supporting children and young people aged between 7 to 17 years, ensuring they receive the care and support needed to thrive.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £16,030.50 to £17,217, alongside various benefits including allowances, generous annual leave, and funding for professional development.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications required; welcome candidates from all walks of life.
Equipped with transferable skills from other careers or life experiences.

Responsibilities

Support children and young people aged between 7 to 17 years.
Manage complex trauma and provide a loving home environment.
Ensure best possible care and outcomes for vulnerable youth.

Skills

Warm, nurturing, and emotionally intelligent

Enthusiasm and self-motivation with good communication skills

Great at building trusting relationships

Resilient and committed to making a difference

Job description

Working in Residential Childcare at Wakefield Council

More than just a job

Working in one of Wakefield Council's children's homes is a chance to change lives and transform your own future. Every child deserves a safe, loving home and positive experiences that set them up for life. That's why residential childcare is so important, and why we're looking for people who care.

Who we're looking for

You don't need a degree or formal qualifications to start. We welcome people from all walks of life who are:

Warm, nurturing, and emotionally intelligent
Have enthusiasm and self-motivated with good communication skills.
Great at building trusting relationships
Resilient and committed to making a difference
Equipped with transferable skills from other careers or life experiences

Roles available

Part Time Temporary to Permanent Position.

Wakefield is ambitious for children and have adopted an innovative approach throughout its residential model.

We are seeking to appoint suitably skilled, motivated and caring Children's Residential Worker, to work with and support children and youngpeople aged between 7 to 17 years of age.

There are times when children and young people in care require additional support to manage complex trauma. Placements of a warm, supportive and have a homely feel are hard to find, and this can result in multiple placement breakdowns before a suitable placement that can contain risk and manage social and emotional needs is found. The result of this leads to young people who are most vulnerable being placed a long way from home and not always achieving the best outcomes. We provide loving homes for children to remain in Wakefield and only receive the best possible care.

In addition to your salary, you will receive

Weekend Allowance
Shift allowance
Enhanced Bank holiday and weekend pay
Generous annual leave entitlement
Competitive salary with yearly increments
Funding for Diploma level 4 apprenticeship
Employee Assisted Programme
Access to OHU

Pay and benefits

We know that attracting and keeping great people means offering more than just job satisfaction. That's why we provide competitive rates of pay and a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and lifestyle.