Residential Child Care Worker

We are embarking on a significant transformation programme to strengthen ourresidential care offer to vulnerable children and young people and are offering excitingcareer opportunities in this area. We are very proud of our employees and theservices that we provide for children in Shropshire and hope to continue to providehigh quality care for more of Shropshire's children and young people., Working for the council means putting the children and young people before anythingelse; the residential growth project is part of achieving this, meaning that we can putachieving outcomes for young people at the fore-front of our service.The role of a Residential Care worker is exciting and fulfilling. You will be responsiblefor the day to day care of the young people ensuring that their needs are met in linewith a structured care plan. It can be challenging at times but every day is differentand watching a child grow and achieve their full potential can give you a huge senseof pride and achievement.Joining the residential homes team, you will have the opportunity to work across ourchildren's homes, helping to provide child centred care 7 days a week including someearly mornings, days, evenings and weekends. You will also be requested to beavailable to sleep-in as part of the hours completed.You will be an important part of the wider Children's Services multi-disciplinary team ofprofessionals including social workers, outreach workers and early intervention teamsall working towards and supporting children and young people in our care, to reachtheir full potential.We support Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applicationsfrom people in underrepresented groups such as people with disabilities or from aminority ethnic group.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge andexperience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description, this should bedone with an understanding of the context of the service described.The minimum age requirement for this role is 21. It is essential that you hold a fulldriving licenceSuccessful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure from theDisclosure & Barring Service.About youWe are seeking people who are passionate about improving lives of some of the mostvulnerable children and young people in looked after care and can showunderstanding, compassion and empathy whilst providing a high-quality care.We are looking for flexible and dynamic people to join us in providing care and supportto children who have complex needs, may display socially unaware behaviour andmay have experienced abuse, neglect and trauma.Previous experience and qualifications are required; whilst we also offer acomprehensive training package. However, you will need to be caring, resilient andmotivated.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you'reworking to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

PAY SCALE Grade 7+2, SCP 12 -20, £ 14.82 - £ 16.90 per hour plus additional unsociable hours and sleep-in payments (Dependant on experience and qualifications) (subject to increase pay offer, see full advert for further details), Shropshire Council residential services have an excellent reputation as an employer;the homes have had a consistent staff team for a number of years that feel valued andrespected. Here are the some of the things existing members of the residential teamshave said:"I have enjoyed working as an RCW for a number of years, I find my job veryrewarding and love seeing the young people achieve outcomes and progress. Ienjoy the structure and professionalism that working for the council brings"Shropshire Council Job Advert - 2026 v.2.1"I recently moved from the Private Sector to children's services for ShropshireCouncil. I feel more respected in my role and feel I have more of a direct impacton the progression of each young person I work with. I am also enjoying theadditional incentives that the local authority provide such as additional holidayentitlement, opportunities for enhanced pay and knowing that my pension isgrowing along with my career""I have been working for Shropshire Council for ten years now and find it areally supportive and rewarding environment; there is a great sense of teamfrom all that work for children's services""I love my job looking after Shropshire's children. I feel supported in my roleand get a lot of satisfaction in giving back to my local community"We offer a rewarding career with excellent employment benefits;

• Comprehensive induction training programme
• Access to a wide range of relevant and continuous professional
development training opportunities
• Local government pension scheme with a generous employer pension
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, We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for
personal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:
• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary
sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave,
special leave)
• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of
working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.