Residential Childcare Worker
People and Place
Ref: 001620
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,537 – £34,434 per annum (Grade 5) + 20% unsocial banding
Hours: 36.66 per week
Closing Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026
Interview: TBC
As an RCCW, you will work with young people who are in care, edge of care or children with disability from the age of 5 through to the age of 18. The role works in a multi‑disciplinary team and provides support for children and young people in developing their skills to independence.
We work with one of the most diverse communities of any local authority in the country and this is reflected within our workforce which we believe is one of our greatest strengths. The life experiences and challenges facing our children and young people are incredibly varied and require an inclusive response that recognises unique strengths and works with them to achieve solutions.
We will develop and reward you for your expertise – that’s why we make sure you have access to a range of support, continual professional development, and training opportunities to continually improve your practice. We also offer a clear career development route based on your skills and experience through our progression pathway.
Key Responsibilities:
- To develop, monitor and review individual risk assessments, homes support plans, care plans and ensure that all actions resulting from them are followed.
- To assist young people in dealing with behavioural, emotional, or other difficulties in line with policy, procedure, Children Quality Care Standards and regulation 2015, Supported Accommodation Standards & Regulations.
- Knowledge of safeguarding in a children and young people’s context.
- To participate in the professional life of the home and to work as a member of the residential staff team.
- Accurately complete all relevant records and files in accordance with statutory requirements and home policies.
- Participate in training, attend staff meetings, and assist with home functions including administration duties.
- Ensure compliance with regulation frameworks the home falls within and understand OFSTED.
- To support young people to develop skills and confidence moving on to independent living.
Key Requirements:
- Experience of delivering life skills and/or participation programmes to young people in a youth work, social care, or health setting.
- At least 1 year’s experience working with children and young people.
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification). Preferably started or completed or competent with qualifications and able to complete level 3 in residential care.
- Attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork, keeping this up to date and organised for the manager’s review.
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave (increases after 5 and 10 years of service) and optional purchase of additional days.
- Attractive pension scheme with optional voluntary contributions.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, travel and more.
- Salary sacrifice scheme including Cycle to Work.
- Wellbeing support and employment assistance programme.
- Staff recognition and celebration events.
- Comprehensive learning and development programme.
Applicants must register to the DBS Update Service; the cost to register is £13 and can be claimed back upon commencement of the role but will not be refunded if you do not accept the offer of employment.
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