Senior Residential Child Care Worker – Lead & Develop Outcomes

Cheshire West and Chester; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting £34,434

Enhancements up to £4–5k for evenings,

Sleep-ins allowance

26–31 days annual leave

Career progression and training

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a committed Senior Residential Child Care Worker to join our residential service. The role focuses on achieving the best outcomes for vulnerable children and families, with strong team collaboration and purposeful interventions to make a real difference.

You will work in homes rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with opportunities for supervision, development plans, and enhanced pay for evenings, nights, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care.
• Be eligible to work in the UK – Cheshire West and Chester Council DOES NOT offer sponsorship.
• Be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive, stable care for children and young people in residential homes.
• Work in partnership with stakeholders to deliver quality services within a manageable workload.
• Adopt an evidence-based approach to practice and participate in supervision and development plans.

Skills

Experience in children's residential

Evidence-based practice

Driving licence (advantageous)

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a committed Senior Residential Child Care Worker to join our residential service. The role focuses on achieving the best outcomes for vulnerable children and families, with strong team collaboration and purposeful interventions to make a real difference.

You will work in homes rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with opportunities for supervision, development plans, and enhanced pay for evenings, nights, weekends, and sleep-ins.