Senior Residential Childcare Worker - Ref CH00425
Senior Residential Childcare Worker - Ref CH00425
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Senior Residential Childcare Worker Ref:CH00425
Salary G7:(plus 5 enhancement for unsociable hours and additional payments for sleeping in duties)
We are looking for people who have substantial experience of working within a Childrens Residential settingto join our Childrens Residential Services within Walsall.
As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker you will need to be someone who is creative solution focused and able to take the lead in decision making. This role also requires you to be resilient resourceful enthusiastic and motivated to be a positive influence on our children and your team around you.
Successful candidates will be expected to work as part of a team that provides 24/7 cover on a Rota basis. These shift patterns may vary across the service but they willall include working weekdays weekends bank holidays and sleeping in duties (additional payment).
- To apply for this role you will need to hold a level three/four qualification in childrens residential care or equivalent and also have substantial experience of working within a Childrens Residential setting
The Role
- As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker you will be involved in offering support and guidance to colleagues in providing direct care for children and expected to be able 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 childrens rights. We deliver our services in safe personalised small group homes where the care is aimed at supporting childrens welfare.
If you would like further information about these fulfilling and rewarding opportunities please get in touch by contacting Joanne Hodson by email at
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 also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicantsleaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
Important note: previous applications will not be accepted
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Closing date: Friday 9th May 2025
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.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.
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