At Cheshire East we’re offering an opportunity for someone to help transform lives and to play a defining role in the next chapter for children in Cheshire East as we build something special, to last. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Residential Childcare Worker, on a casual basis, based within Cheshire East, providing day-to-day care to children and young people within a stable, safe and nurturing environment.

About the Role

You will build positive relationships with each child and young person in order to meet their various needs, taking responsibility as a keyworker. A Residential Childcare Worker supports the Registered Homes Manager and Senior Residential Support Workers to ensure the Statement of Purpose is met, with particular emphasis on providing a person-centred therapeutic service, through delivering high quality childcare to children and young people.

We are looking for a passionate and committed professional who believes in the power of relationships to create lasting change for children.

In this role you will:

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Work in accordance with children’s and young people’s care plans and risk assessments and contribute to their review.
• Form effective relationships with children and young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies.
• Maintain and promote residential childcare to high levels of professionalism expected by Cheshire East Council and Ofsted.
• Contribute to the educational and social development of each child and young person and assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans.
• Meet the emotional and physical needs of our children and young people and maximize opportunities for their development.
• Ensure that good quality records are maintained as required with supervision and advice from Senior Residential Support Workers and Managers.
• Ensure that the council’s policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure the home is kept clean and in a tidy condition, adhere to the cleaning rota system, encouraging the children and young people to participate as appropriate.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or relevant degree, for example in social work
• Relevant experience of working in a a childcare setting
• Excellent knowledge of the Children’s Home (England) Regulations 2015 and the quality standards within it
• All essential residential courses
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the borough
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

This is a summary – please see the full Job Specification attached.

In return we are able to offer:

• A competitive salary - Between £32,578 per annum pro rata - £35,570 per annum pro rata (CEC NJC – Grade 7) Pro-rata with guaranteed yearly pay increases.
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!