Residential Childcare Worker Casual - Ref CH00225
Residential Childcare Worker Casual - Ref CH00225
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Residential Childcare Workers Ref: CH00225
Salary: G6 29093(prorata if parttime)
Plus sleepins as required(additional allowance)
Contract: Casual
How many hats can you wear in a day
Are you resilient robust and resourceful Honest reliable compassionate Flexible fun and hardworkingIf your answer is yes then we would like you to consider a career in childrens residential services.
For us no two days are the same for example tonight involves:
- helping cook the tea;
- helping with homework; and
- playing football in the garden
But tomorrow may bring:
- attending meetings;
- addressing challenging behaviour; and
- writing reports
So if the hat fits read on ...
We have a number of opportunities in childrens homes in Walsall:
- Casual posts do not have any guaranteed hours.
- Hours of work will be offered to successful applicants as required to meet the needs of the Childrens Homes within the service.
- You will be responsible for the direct care of children living in the home offer high levels of engagement for and with children and be ambitious in achieving positive outcomes for them.
- this requires relevant qualification of Level 3 residential child care or equivalent and experience within residential sector
We currently provide residential care for looked after children at six childrens home located in Walsall adopt a child centred approach and actively promote childrens deliver our services in safe personalised small group care which promotes childrens welfare.
Our Residential Homes can accommodate children up to 18 years of age. Due to the nature of this post the Department for Education National Minimum Standards state that the employees must be 4 years older than the oldest resident. Therefore applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
If you require any further information about these posts then please enquire by sending an email to
View Job Description & Employee Specification
Closing Date: 30th June 2025
Please be aware that this isa rolling advertand that during this time applications will be reviewed as part of the shortlisting process on a regular basis. Interviews will also be convened at regular intervals. Any candidates that are unsuccessful during either the shortlisting or interview stages will not be reconsidered if they reapply during this time. The advert will be closed when all positions are filled and therefore we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Please note we will not be accepting applications from those who have applied for this role in ourprevious advert.
important note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children and young people entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.
Note: 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.
This post is covered by the Governments 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.
Important note: When completing your online application form you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see ourInformation for Applicantsleaflet for further information.
Employment Type
Part-Time
