At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture children in a residential setting, making a real difference in their lives.
- Company: Wakefield Council, dedicated to providing loving homes for vulnerable children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, weekend allowances, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with potential for permanent position and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Transform lives while building meaningful relationships with children aged 7 to 17.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed; just bring your warmth and enthusiasm.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ 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. Placements that are warm, supportive and have a homely feel are hard to find, which can result in multiple placement breakdowns before a suitable placement that can contain risk and manage social and emotional needs is found. The result of this leads to young people who are most vulnerable being placed a long way from home and not always achieving the best outcomes. We provide loving homes for children to remain in Wakefield and only receive the best possible care.
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
Pay and benefits:
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: Wakefield Council
Wakefield Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees. As an Employment Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by helping residents with learning disabilities or previous offending backgrounds secure sustainable employment. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and hybrid working options, Wakefield Council fosters an environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally.
