Cheshire East Council is recruiting a casual residential childcare worker for a children's home. The work is day-to-day care for children and young people in a stable, safe and nurturing setting, with each worker acting as keyworker for individual children. The role supports the registered homes manager and senior residential support workers, working to care plans, risk assessments and Ofsted standards. Candidates need a Level 3 children and young people workforce diploma or a relevant degree, plus childcare experience.
What the job involves
- Act as keyworker, building relationships with each child to meet their needs
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
- Work to care plans, risk assessments and contribute to their reviews
- Form relationships with children, families where appropriate, and external agencies
- Maintain residential childcare to the professional standards expected by Cheshire East Council and Ofsted
- Support children's educational and social development, including implementing Individual Education Plans
- Meet children's emotional and physical needs and make the most of opportunities for their development
- Keep good quality records under the supervision of senior support workers and managers
- Follow council policies and procedures
- Keep the home clean and tidy, following the cleaning rota and encouraging children to take part
- Support the registered homes manager and senior support workers to meet the Statement of Purpose through a person-centred therapeutic service
Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce, or a relevant degree such as social work
Experience
- Relevant experience of working in a childcare setting
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and their quality standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Other
- All essential residential courses
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the borough
What’s offered
- Competitive salary with guaranteed yearly pay increases, pro rata for part-time staff
- 34 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 39 after five years, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days a year
- Flexi-time and hybrid or remote working where possible
- Salary sacrifice schemes for green cars (electric or hybrid lease) and white goods
- Career average public pension, built at 1/49th of pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free, confidential employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym, swim and fitness membership at Everybody Leisure facilities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
