Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Bristol City Corporation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bristol seeks a Senior Residential Childcare Worker to provide therapeutic care for children with complex needs. The ideal candidate will supervise staff and work as part of a dedicated team in smaller homes, focusing on supporting children aged 0-18. Opportunities include full-time and part-time roles with competitive pay and comprehensive training support.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible shift patterns

Competitive pay including allowances

Qualifications

• Required Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or NVQ3 in Health and Social.
• Experience working with children with complex needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team by supervising staff.
• Provide therapeutic care experiences.
• Work with children aged up to 18 with complex needs.

Skills

Supervision

Therapeutic care

Working with children

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Residential Childcare Worker role at Bristol City Council.

Senior Residential Child Care Worker Opportunity – 3 x Full time (37 hours). Applicants looking for part time roles also invited to apply. We have vacancies in Hengrove and Horfield. Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship for these roles.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who need it most? Looking to progress in your own career? Bristol City Council's Children Residential Service is offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, providing therapeutic care experiences for children with complex needs. This would be a good opportunity for someone to experience a leadership role within a children’s home.

About Us: At Bristol City Council, we've redefined our approach to children's residential care. By transitioning to smaller homes for 2 to 3 children, we provide personalised care that better matches placements and creates a homely environment where children feel safe, loved, and nurtured. Our trauma-informed approach ensures we understand and cater to each child's unique needs, empowering them to thrive.

We serve children up to 18 years old with complex needs, including SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour. If you share our passion for working with children who have faced significant challenges, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervisory role: support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager by supervising staff and contributing to the management team.
• Therapeutic care: provide a therapeutic care experience within smaller children’s homes.
• Complex needs: work with children up to 18 years old with complex needs, including SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour.
• Rota based shifts: work shifts on a rota basis, including nights, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Pay allowances for shift work, sleep-in duties, and bank holidays.

Why Join Us

• A supportive work environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Regular 1:1 supervision to ensure your professional growth.
• Flexible shift patterns to fit around you: sleep-in duties, weekend working, and bank holidays.
• Competitive pay rates including allowances for shift work, sleep-in duties, and Bank Holiday shifts.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

Required: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent, including NVQ3 Health and Social and Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce diploma.

How to Apply

To be successful in being shortlisted for interview, please submit an application which fully demonstrates how you meet each of the essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification in the ‘Further Information’ section of your application. Your application should fully evidence your education and training, along with your previous employment history. Include how you can meet desirable criteria if possible.

Disability Confident Employer

We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

EEO Statement

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to ensure fair treatment.

For any further information please do not hesitate to contact Sean Manifold at 07823 433944.