Directorate:Children and Family Services
Section:Children’s Social Care – Small Group Homes and Woodview
Grade:Level 8 (£34,811-£37,563 per annum, pro rata, plus allowances as appropriate)
Hours: Average 37 or 18.5 hours per week on a rota,including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins
This advert is open to both internal and externalapplicants.
About us
We are a city ofstrengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on-TrentCity Council is more than just a job; it is about making, protecting andimproving services for local people, reducing inequalities and improvingindependence for those who live and work in the city. That is where you comein. We are looking for people of the highest calibre, with the skills,knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-TrentCity Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset. Theskills, knowledge and experience of our employees are essential to deliveringour ambitions for the organisation and the city. We want to be an employerpeople are proud to work for, where staff are supported, developed and rewardedin an inclusive way that helps them excel and deliver the high-quality servicesour residents need.
We are growing anddeveloping our Children and Families workforce as part of an ambitiousprogramme of service transformation. We are looking for talented, committed andvalues-led professionals to join us.
The Role
As a ResidentialCare Worker within our Small Group Homes and Woodview service, you will providehigh-quality, individualised care and support to children and young people.Using restorative and relationship-based practice, you will build trustingrelationships, contribute to care and therapeutic support plans, promotechildren’s safety, education, health and identity, and help them develop theskills and confidence they need for the future. You may also provide outreachsupport in the community or a child’s family home.
AboutYou
- Experience of working withchildren and a strong commitment to high standards of care and positiveoutcomes.
- A Level 3 qualification inHealth and Social Care for Children and Young People, or the willingness toachieve an equivalent qualification within two years of appointment.
- Knowledge of the Children Act1989 and an understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations and QualityStandards.
- Strong interpersonal, writtenand verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effectiverelationships and maintain accurate records.
- The ability to work flexibly aspart of a team, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and rosteredsleep-ins.
A commitment to restorative,anti-discriminatory and relationship-based practice, ongoing learning andreflective supervision.
KeyResponsibilities
- Provide day-to-day care andsupport in line with each child’s placement, care, risk and therapeutic supportplans.
- Build trusting relationships,act as a positive role model and support children’s identity, emotionalwellbeing and participation.
- Safeguard children, respondappropriately to disclosures, missing episodes, exploitation risks andbehaviour that challenges.
- Promote education, health,community involvement, independence and practical life skills, includingnutritious meal preparation.
- Work closely with families,social workers, education colleagues and other professionals, including throughoutreach support where required.
- Maintain accurate plans, riskassessments, daily records and logs, and contribute fully to reviews, meetings,supervision and training.
Why JoinUs?
- Make a lasting difference tochildren’s safety, stability, confidence and future independence.
- Join a supportive residentialservice committed to therapeutic parenting, restorative practice andhigh-quality care.
- Develop your residentialchildcare career through reflective supervision, specialist training andcontinuous professional development.
What weoffer
- Permanent full-time andpart-time opportunities, with a salary of £34,811-£37,563 per annum, pro rata,plus applicable allowances.
- Weekend working allowance,12.5% shift allowance and sleep-in payments, as determined by the home workedin.
- Access to the Local GovernmentPension Scheme.
- 28 days’ annual leave rising to33 days after five years’ continuous service, plus bank holidays, pro rata.
If you would liketo discuss the role further, please contact:
Please note that having the right to work in the UK is an essentialrequirement for this role, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for thisposition. As part of the interview, you will be required to show your right towork in the UK.
Any offer ofemployment will be subject to the successful completion of requiredpre-employment checks. These may include:
- Right to Work in the UK.
- Proof of address.
- Satisfactory references.
- Occupational Health clearance.
- Evidence of relevantprofessional qualifications or registrations.
- A DBS check at the appropriatelevel.
Safeguarding
We are committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults, and we expect all employees and volunteers to share thiscommitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record checkfrom the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Additionalinformation
If an employee whois currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for thisvacancy, their application will receive priority. If this happens, you will beadvised accordingly.
Your careermatters here. At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we are committed to helping ourpeople thrive. From competitive pay and a supportive working environment toopportunities for development and career progression, we invest in ourworkforce because we know it is our greatest asset. We are building aninclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, where everyoneis welcomed, valued and encouraged to make a difference.
Equality,Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-TrentCity Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of ourcommunity, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applicationsfrom people of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people,especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, mayhesitate to apply if they do not meet every listed requirement. If this roleinterests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating aworkplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves and can succeedtogether.
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