Hours and Pay
Salary 39,152,00 – 41,771,00 Salary Band £30,001 to £40,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time
Job and Application details
Categories Social Care – Children Service
Directorate N/A
Published Date 21/05/2026 Closing Date 05/06/2026
Responsibilities
The Senior Residential Child Care Worker will support the Registered Manager in the running of the home and deputise in his/her absence. The overall aims are to act as a corporate parent for Children Looked After and be an assertive champion for Children in Need in accordance with the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards. Duties include ensuring young people are nurtured, happy, healthy and safe from harm, enabling them to develop, thrive and fulfil their full potential.
Qualifications
Applicants should have experience of working with children and young people either in a residential care or related setting.
Band 10 – Applicants should hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent as a minimum.
Applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Shift and Working Hours
This post involves shift work, sleep overs, bank holidays and weekend working.
Benefits
- 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
- Arriva Employee Travel Club
Equal Opportunity
We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
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