Residential Child Care Workers x3
£26,873 to £28,770
Plus a Cat 2 WAP Payment of £3,462 per year paid monthly pro-rata
Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week
Permanent, Part Time 24 hours per week x2
Join Our Dedicated Team, Make a Difference in Children's Lives
We currently have vacancies based at our wonderful Children's Home.
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and creative individual? With a passion for nurturing the development and well-being of children facing learning difficulties and complex health care needs? Look no further!
We are actively seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Residential Child Care Workers, where you will play a vital role in curating a joyful and secure environment for children aged 5 to 18.
About Us
At our Children's Home, we are committed to providing exceptional care to children with severe learning disabilities and/or complex physical health needs, including those who may display challenging behaviours.
As a Residential Child Care Worker, you will collaborate with the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and other RCCWs to curate a joyful experience for children living at the children's home.
This involves providing opportunities for new experiences, imparting independent living skills, and fostering the formation of meaningful friendship groups outside their familial settings.
Your Role
- Provide opportunities for new experiences and impart independent living skills.
- Foster the formation of meaningful friendship groups outside their familial settings.
- Engage children in a variety of activities, including sensory play, indoor and outdoor engagements, culinary experiences, and more.
- Contribute to the overall well-rounded care and support of the children.
Why join us?
- Positive Impact: Make a significant difference in the lives of the children we support.
- Training Opportunities: Receive various training packages to build the required skills and confidence.
- Diverse Activities: Work in a fully equipped home that offers a diverse array of activities for the children.
- Supportive Team: Join a team that eagerly awaits new members who share our commitment to making a positive impact to the children and families we serve.
Working with us
- Work a variety of shift's with rotas available six weeks in advance.
- Be part of a team that works a range of shifts, including days, weekends, evenings, sleep-ins, celebrations, and bank holidays.
Together, let's create a safe, fun, and enriching environment for children with learning difficulties and complex health care needs. Your dedication will contribute significantly to their well-rounded care and support.
Join us in making a positive impact on their journey to a brighter future!
Note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people. We offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones in a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.
In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How to apply
If you share our pdf values (157 KB) and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the person specification in the Further Information section of your application.
Sometimes we get high numbers of applications: we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria so, if you can, demonstrate how you meet these in your application.
See our application guidance page for support with your application.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Dovile Seegobin on dovile.seegobin@bristol.gov.uk or Emma Hood on emma.hood@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.