At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture children in a residential setting, making a real difference in their lives.
- Company: Join Wakefield Council, dedicated to providing loving homes for vulnerable children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, and additional allowances for weekends and shifts.
- Other info: Part-time role with potential for permanent position and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Transform lives while gaining valuable experience in a rewarding and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed; just bring your warmth and enthusiasm.
The predicted salary is between 29916 - 36564 £ per year.
Working in Residential Childcare at Wakefield Council is a chance to change lives and transform your own future. Every child deserves a safe, loving home and positive experiences that set them up for life. That's why residential childcare is so important, and why we're looking for people who care.
Who we're looking for:
- You don't need a degree or formal qualifications to start.
- We welcome people from all walks of life who are:
- Warm, nurturing, and emotionally intelligent
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated with good communication skills
- Great at building trusting relationships
- Resilient and committed to making a difference
- Equipped with transferable skills from other careers or life experiences
Roles available:
- Part Time Temporary to Permanent Position.
- Wakefield is ambitious for children and has adopted an innovative approach throughout its residential model.
- We are seeking to appoint suitably skilled, motivated and caring Children's Residential Workers, to work with and support children and young people aged between 7 to 17 years of age.
- There are times when children and young people in care require additional support to manage complex trauma.
- We provide loving homes for children to remain in Wakefield and only receive the best possible care.
Pay and benefits:
- In addition to your salary, you will receive:
- Weekend Allowance
- Shift allowance
- Enhanced Bank holiday and weekend pay
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Competitive salary with yearly increments
- Funding for Diploma level 4 apprenticeship
- Employee Assisted Programme
- Access to OHU
We know that attracting and keeping great people means offering more than just job satisfaction. That's why we provide competitive rates of pay and a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and lifestyle.
- Competitive salaries aligned with your role and experience
- Essential car user allowance (where applicable)
- Blue Light Card for discounts across retail, leisure, and travel
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
- Excellent commuter links across Yorkshire
Residential Worker (Part Time) in Wakefield employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Strategic Occupational Health Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
