Trauma-Informed Residential Care Worker

Cheshire West & Chester Council; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift enhancements

Annual leave

Career progression

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking committed Residential Child Care Workers to join its residential service supporting vulnerable children aged 6 to 17. The role focuses on building purposeful relationships, delivering trauma-informed care, and working in a close-knit team to meet children’s needs.

You will hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), have at least 2 years’ experience, and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care (or equivalent).
• Receive high quality supervision with a personal development plan.
• Deliver quality services in partnership with stakeholders within a manageable workload.
• Supportive environment, with an evidence-based approach to practice.

Responsibilities

• You will support and care for children aged 6 to 17 in residential settings.
• Build purposeful relationships to enable positive outcomes for children.
• Work in a trauma-informed way within the multi-agency partnership model.
• Deliver safe, high-quality services in collaboration with the team and families.
• Participate in supervision and development activities and keep records as required.

Skills

Experience in children’s residential

Be at least 21 years old

Eligible to work in UK (no sponsorship

Driving licence advantageous

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking committed Residential Child Care Workers to join its residential service supporting vulnerable children aged 6 to 17. The role focuses on building purposeful relationships, delivering trauma-informed care, and working in a close-knit team to meet children’s needs.

You will hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), have at least 2 years’ experience, and be eligible to work in the UK.