At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide day-to-day care for young people, ensuring their needs are met.
- Company: Shropshire Council, dedicated to helping vulnerable children and young people.
- Benefits: Comprehensive training, flexible hours, generous pension, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a respected team with a strong sense of community and purpose.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Must be 21+, hold a full driving licence, and have a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 26000 £ per year.
Shropshire Council is a unitary authority that serves the rural county of Shropshire. Our vision is Shropshire living the best life. Working here gives you the knowledge that you’re helping others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that comes with that.
We are embarking on a significant transformation programme to strengthen our residential care offer to vulnerable children and young people, providing exciting career opportunities. Residential services have an excellent reputation as an employer, with a consistent staff team that feels valued and respected.
What Our Staff Say
- “I have enjoyed working as an RCW for a number of years, I find my job very rewarding and love seeing the young people achieve outcomes and progress. I enjoy the structure and professionalism that working for the council brings.”
- “I recently moved from the private sector to children’s services for Shropshire Council. I feel more respected in my role, have a direct impact on each young person I work with, and enjoy additional incentives such as holiday entitlement, enhanced pay opportunities and a growing pension.”
- “I have been working for Shropshire Council for ten years and find it a really supportive and rewarding environment; there is a great sense of team from all that work for children’s services.”
- “I love my job looking after Shropshire’s children. I feel supported and get a lot of satisfaction in giving back to my local community.”
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction training programme
- Access to a wide range of relevant and continuous professional development training opportunities
- Local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution
- Flexibility in working hours based on casual working
- Local and national rewards and benefits scheme
- Opportunities for career progression as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
Responsibilities
The Residential Care Worker will be responsible for the day‑to‑day care of young people, ensuring their needs are met in line with a structured care plan. You will work across children’s homes, providing child‑centred care 7 days a week, including early mornings, days, evenings and weekends, and be required to sleep‑in as part of the hours completed. You will be an important part of the wider Children’s Services multi‑disciplinary team of professionals, supporting children and young people to reach their full potential.
Working Conditions
Working for the council means putting children and young people first. The residential growth project focuses on achieving outcomes for young people at the forefront of our service.
Equality & Diversity
We support equal opportunity of employment and actively encourage applications from people in under‑represented groups, including people with disabilities and from minority ethnic groups.
Application Information
When completing your application, refer to your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. The minimum age requirement for this role is 21 and you must hold a full driving licence. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
