Residential Child Care Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Residential Child Care Worker (Ref: TBC)
Hours and Pay
Salary£31,099 - £ 33,820 per annum pro rata (equivalent to £16.11 - £17.52 per hour)
Salary Band£30,001 to £40,000
Post TypeFixed Term
Hours Per WeekPart time
Job and Application details
CategoriesSocial Care - Children Service
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Published Date03/02/2023
Closing Date19/02/2023
We are looking for exceptional, enthusiastic and creative child focused people to work within our Children's Homes, with young people with complex and additional needs. The ideal candidates must also be able to effectively extend these skills to the young people’s families/carers and other professionals. The Residential Homes care for children who are looked after by the local authority, we also have a short break centre for children with a disability. This post is within our homes for looked after children. The overall aims as a Residential Child Care Worker is to act as a corporate parent for Children Looked After and be an assertive champion for Children in Need in accordance with the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards. To ensure young people are nurtured, happy, healthy and safe from harm, able to develop, thrive and fulfil their full potential. Applicants should have experience of working with children and young people either in a residential care or related setting. Applicants should hold the NVQ level 3 CCYP or the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or a suitable equivalent qualification. This post involves shift work, sleep overs and weekend working. The post is fixed term for 2 years. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. For an informal discussion please contact Dawn Burnip Senior Registered Manager on 01325 406154Back to list
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,099 - £33,820 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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