Residential Childcare Worker – Ref:CH00926

Residential Child Care Worker (Driver) – Ref: CH00926

Location: Bluebells (Short Breaks) – Walsall

Contract: Permanent, Part‑time (22 hours per week)

Salary: G6 £31,537 – £34,434 (pro‑rate to hours worked). 5% unsociable hours payment. Qualified starting salary £32,597 (pro‑rate). Unqualified starting salary £31,537 (pro‑rate).

About the Service

Bluebells Short Breaks Service provides residential short‑breaks for children and young people within the Walsall area. It has a longstanding reputation for providing quality care and support to children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and young people to meet all care needs during short‑break stays.
• Develop, build and maintain excellent relationships with children, families, parents, carers and the wider professional network.
• Uphold a clear and robust safeguarding approach.
• Maintain detailed records and support children’s development and well‑being.
• Cover a range of shifts including mornings, daytime and evenings from Thursday afternoon to Monday afternoon, within school holidays and public bank holidays; occasional overnight sleep‑in duties may be required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience working with children in a residential short‑break setting or other relevant/transferable experience.
• Patient, nurturing and child‑focused with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to bring a sense of fun, energy and creativity to relationships with children and their families.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Minimum age 22 years (must be at least 4 years older than the oldest resident).
• Enhanced DBS check required. Declaration required for overseas living/working; may need Overseas Criminal Records Certificate or Statement of Good Conduct.
• Ability to communicate accurately in spoken English (English Language Fluency Duty).
• Capability to work the stipulated shift pattern: Thursday Afternoons through Monday Afternoons, including holidays and overnight duties where required.

Additional Information

Closing date: 20th May 2026.

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