Residential Childcare Worker - Ref: CH01126
Walsall Council, New Invention, Walsall
Residential Childcare Worker - Ref: CH01126
£37761
Walsall Council, New Invention, Walsall
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 4 May | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: a5462d6ed4434f17bac3ae8a0bffbb35
Location ref: New Invention, Walsall
Full Job Description
- As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will be involved in providing direct care for children and expected to engage with children and their families and be highly ambitious in helping them to achieve positive outcomes.
- Our focus is directed towards a child centred approach where we actively promote children's rights. We deliver our services in safe personalised small group homes where the care is aimed at supporting children's welfare.
We are looking for people who have some experience of working with children in any setting to join our Children's Residential Services within Walsall. This role requires you to be resilient, resourceful, enthusiastic and motivated to be a positive influence on our children. All successful candidates will be expected to work as part of a team that provides 24/7 on a rota basis. These shift patterns may vary across the service, but they will all include working weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and sleeping in duties (additional payment). - Qualified candidates will hold a level three/four qualification in children's residential care or equivalent.
- We also encourage applications from unqualified candidates who can demonstrate some experience whether this be employed or voluntary who have a passion for working with children., This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.
Walsall Council's Children's Services are the only Ofsted 'Outstanding' local authority in the Black Country. During a visit in May 2025, Inspectors described Walsall Council as a place where children were at the heart of. The council's journey of continuous improvement started in 2017 and has since transformed into a service with a clear vision, clear priorities and a clear plan, all informed by the views of our staff and children. Staff are at the core of delivering great outcomes for children and young people in Walsall, which is underpinned by our Walsall Right 4 Children vision. The latest Ofsted inspection demonstrated that staff in children's services are proud to work for Walsall Council and feel supported to do great work., At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your 'Supporting Information' - reflects your own voice.
Salary G6: £31,537- £34,434 (plus 5% enhancement for unsociable hours and additional payments for sleeping in duties) Qualified Starting salary: £32,597 Unqualified Starting salary: £31,537 37-hour post
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/residential-childcare-worker-ref-ch01126-126793631