Trainee Residential Child Care Worker

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking full-time Trainee Residential Child Care Workers in Chester. This role offers a unique opportunity to work towards a Level Diploma in Residential Childcare while making a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children. You'll join a dedicated team focused on creating positive outcomes through teamwork and innovation. With a commitment to professional growth, the organization provides extensive training and career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Career Progression Structure

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

WorkFit Membership

Discounts at Various Retailers

Qualifications

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to collaborative work and supporting vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable children and young people in a caring environment.
• Work towards Level Diploma in Residential Childcare with training provided.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Education

Level Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Trainee Residential Child Care Worker, Chester

Client: Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

39fad23c77d1

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking to appoint full-time Trainee Residential Child Care Workers to work towards the Level Diploma in Residential Childcare. The qualification can take several months to complete, with an opportunity to progress into a permanent Residential Child Care Worker position within our Children’s Homes in Chester, Ellesmere Port, Winsford, and Northwich. Cheshire West and Chester’s Residential service aims to ensure that its most vulnerable children's needs are met and that their life chances are maximized to enable them to achieve their full potential and positive outcomes. Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment.

As a Trainee Residential Child Care Worker, you will join an organization focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families. The team strives to build purposeful relationships where interventions can truly bring about change and make a real difference. Cheshire West and Chester seeks to enable a progressive culture where creativity can flourish, innovation and thinking differently are embraced, and high aspirations for children are upheld.

Over the coming years, the Council plans to expand its quality services to open new homes. Our Children and Families team work in a trauma-informed way using our innovative multi-agency partnership model ‘Our Way of Working’.

You will also have access to a range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave: You will receive days of annual leave pro-rata, increasing after five years of continuous Local Government Service.
• Grow your own culture: We offer a Career Progression structure with three levels of development programs to support your professional growth, along with extensive training, induction, and regular appraisals.
• Working rewards: schemes include additional annual leave, car and cycle purchase schemes, WorkFit Membership, home and electronics purchase schemes, and discounts at various retailers.
• Pension Scheme: Our Local Government Pension Scheme is a career average scheme with employee contributions of between X% and Y%, and employer contributions of Z%. It includes ill health and death-in-service benefits after two years of membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 lifestyle support from qualified advisors for personal and work issues.

As a Trainee Residential Childcare Worker, you will work towards your Level Diploma and gain experience supporting vulnerable children and young people. We will provide training and support to develop your skills further. You should be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to collaborative work.

You will additionally:

• Receive high-quality supervision with a personal development plan to support your career and learning goals.
• Have the opportunity to deliver quality services in partnership with stakeholders, managing a manageable workload within the team, and empowering others.
• Work in an environment that supports adopting an evidence-based approach to practice.

Please note: The job may close once a sufficient number of applications are received.