Trainee Residential Child Care Worker

Cheshire West and Chester Council; Northwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council seeks full-time Trainee Residential Child Care Workers to support vulnerable children and pursue a Level Diploma in Residential Childcare. This position offers career progression, extensive training, and high-quality supervision, aimed at helping children achieve their full potential.

Benefits

Annual Leave increasing after five years

Structured progression program

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to collaborative working and vulnerability support.
• Aim to achieve a Level Diploma in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Work towards the Level Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Support vulnerable children and young people.
• Deliver quality services in partnership with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Level Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Trainee Residential Child Care Worker, Northwich

Client: Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location: Northwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b374f05c63c7

Job Views: 8

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

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 up to 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. Our team strives to build purposeful relationships where interventions can truly bring about change and make a real difference. We promote a culture where creativity, innovation, and high aspirations for children are upheld for everyone.

Over the next few years, the Council plans to expand this quality service by opening new homes. Our Children and Families 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 per annum, increasing after five years of continuous Local Government Service.
• Career Progression: A structured progression program supporting your professional development, with extensive training, induction, and support.
• Working rewards: Schemes including additional Annual Leave, car and cycle purchase schemes, WorkFit Membership, electronics purchase schemes, and discounts at retailers.
• Pension Scheme: Our Local Government Pension Scheme is a career average scheme with employee contributions between X% and Y%, and employer contributions of Z%. It includes ill health and death benefits (after two years of membership).
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 lifestyle support from qualified advisors for personal and work issues.

In this role, you will work towards your Level Diploma in Residential Childcare 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 working.

You will additionally:

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

Please note: The job may close when a suitable number of applications have been received.