Ready to Spark Change? Join Us as a Senior Residential Childcare Worker at Salford City Council
Salford City Council’s Children's Residential Service is expanding, and we’re thrilled to invite a passionate Senior Residential Childcare Worker to join our brand new home. This is a prime opportunity to be part of something fresh and profoundly impactful. We’re creating more homes within our local community to nurture and support Salford’s children, and you can be at the forefront of this exciting initiative!
What Will You Do?
As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you'll help us set the tone in a brand new home, providing both vision and stability. You’ll use your experience and therapeutic knowledge to craft a nurturing environment that feels like a true home for our young residents.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Guidance:
Mentor and support a team of residential childcare workers, instilling best practices and a therapeutic approach to daily interactions. Therapeutic Care:
Implement strategies that promote emotional and psychological well-being, tailoring care to the unique needs of each child. Community Building:
Help foster a safe, inviting home atmosphere where every child can thrive. Collaboration:
Work alongside other professionals to ensure comprehensive, holistic care that supports all aspects of a child's development. Who We're Looking For: We are looking for someone with a solid background in residential childcare, with hands-on experience in supporting managing the complexities of a children’s home. You will bring a deep-seated passion for using therapeutic approaches in the care of young people. Holding a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is highly desirable. Salford City Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. If you are interested in improving young people’s life chances and working for Salford, and can demonstrate our values of Pride, Passion, People and Personal Responsibility, it really is an exciting time to join us. For an informal discussion please contact Residential Service Manager Emma Simpson via emma.simpson@salford.gov.uk Previous applicants, that have been interviewed for this position within the last 3 months, need not apply. Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.
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Mentor and support a team of residential childcare workers, instilling best practices and a therapeutic approach to daily interactions. Therapeutic Care:
Implement strategies that promote emotional and psychological well-being, tailoring care to the unique needs of each child. Community Building:
Help foster a safe, inviting home atmosphere where every child can thrive. Collaboration:
Work alongside other professionals to ensure comprehensive, holistic care that supports all aspects of a child's development. Who We're Looking For: We are looking for someone with a solid background in residential childcare, with hands-on experience in supporting managing the complexities of a children’s home. You will bring a deep-seated passion for using therapeutic approaches in the care of young people. Holding a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is highly desirable. Salford City Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. If you are interested in improving young people’s life chances and working for Salford, and can demonstrate our values of Pride, Passion, People and Personal Responsibility, it really is an exciting time to join us. For an informal discussion please contact Residential Service Manager Emma Simpson via emma.simpson@salford.gov.uk Previous applicants, that have been interviewed for this position within the last 3 months, need not apply. Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.
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