Position: Residential Childcare Worker
Location: Rochdale
Salary: £12.21 -£13.10 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full-time (35-40 hours per week) including weekends and sleep-ins (£50 per sleep-in)
Overview
P4 is currently working with a client who has an exciting opportunity, that has arisen for a compassionate and committed Residential Childcare Worker to join a nurturing and growing children's care provider in the Rochdale area. The role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people aged 10 to 18 who have experienced early-life trauma. The organisation is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment that encourages growth, healing, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare Provision
- Build strong, positive relationships with children and young people to support their emotional, physical, and social development.
- Contribute to care plans, attend reviews, and keep Looked After Children (LAC) documentation accurate and up to date.
- Provide consistent, trauma-informed care and advocate for children's needs.
- Promote independence by supporting young people with tasks like budgeting, cooking, and personal care.
- Encourage engagement in activities and help build positive support networks.
- Work in line with regulatory requirements and promote equality, inclusion, and safeguarding at all times.
Staff and Team Support
- Support daily management and shift planning, and contribute to team meetings and training.
- Guide and mentor junior colleagues while upholding best practices and professional standards.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the management team and external professionals.
Home Operations
- Contribute to the effective management of resources, including budgets and household safety.
- Maintain a clean, secure, and welcoming environment.
- Complete health and safety checks and report any maintenance needs or incidents.
Professional Development
- Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Take responsibility for personal learning and remain current with childcare legislation and best practices.
- Participate in regular supervision and performance reviews.
Candidate Profile
Essential Attributes
- Experience working with children or young people in residential or therapeutic settings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Calm, empathetic, and resilient in challenging situations.
- Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts including sleep-ins, weekends, and holidays.
- Previous residential childcare, minimum 12 months.
- Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015, The Children Act, and trauma-informed approaches such as PACE.
- Level 3 QCF Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to work toward qualification).
- Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)