Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade G. Scale 23 - £34,434 to Scale 28 - £39,152
Hours Per Week: 36
Base Location: Children’s Home Denton
Assessment Date: To be arranged
About the Role
Senior Residential Childcare Worker in a 4‑bedded children’s home, delivering 24‑hour care to young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
Full‑time position. Work includes day shifts (with sleep‑in duties), weekends, UK bank holidays as part of a flexible rota, and occasional night shifts.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualised, relationship‑based care to support the emotional and behavioural development of residents.
- Maintain a safe, supportive environment and implement agreed care plans.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated support.
- Engage with residents, families and external agencies to promote positive outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with statutory requirements.
About You
Seeking a person who is playful, accepting, curious, and empathetic, warm, friendly, and patient, a team player, a dynamic problem solver, and able to motivate children and young people.
Passionate about building trust, supporting emotional growth and helping young people achieve their full potential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or willingness to complete within 2 years).
- Excellent spoken English; a specified level of fluency required.
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure required.
- Basic knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices.
- Experience in residential or day care settings preferred.
Benefits
Our rewards and benefits package is available (details provided by the employer).
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the job role criteria.
Contact
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Carla Hough on 07561 602 344 or carla.hough@tameside.gov.uk.
