Residential Child Care Officer (RCCO)
Trafford Council
Location Local Authority Children’s Home based in Trafford
Salary range Salary Band 6 SCP 23 -25 (£16,683 to £17,617 pro rata amount per annum)
Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.
Working Pattern Part time 18.125 hours
Working hours 18.125 hours a week on a shift work pattern including evenings and weekend working
Contract type Permanent
Application deadline 31 March 2025
Interview type In person
About the Role
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our skilled team at our Trafford children’s home.
Working in a 5 bedded children’s home you will provide the day-to-day care needs for the children and young people living at the home. You will need to form good working relationships with the young people and develop a good knowledge of their individual needs. Working within a staff team you will support the home to provide high standards of care and accommodation. You need to be a good role model to the young people, be an advocate and ensure you listen and act on their wishes. We work to create and maintain a loving and homely environment for the young people in which they are given opportunities to create happy memories. We provide a nurturing and restorative approach to support young people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
The post holder will provide all aspects of care needs and interventions, in line with the young people’s Core Assessments and Care Plans. Developing effective action plans with a focus on reducing risks and building on strengths is central. ‘Key Working’ with young people is integral to the post; working ‘with’ young people to develop their resilience and life skills supporting them to successfully manage the transition to independence.
About you
This role will require you to establish strong relationships with children and their families providing residential care for children and young people living at the home. Key characteristic requirements of this post are; flexibility, commitment, building effective relationships, resilience, persistence and the ability to progress plans. The post requires an enhanced DBS, working a rota and undertaking sleeping in duties.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as an employee you will be expected to share this commitment.
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contribution and working together to deliver a high standard of care.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
The home operates a rota to provide 24 hour care.
You will be required to work on a rota and an unsocial hours allowance will be paid
The role involves shift work which includes evening and weekend working.
An enhanced DBS check with children barred list check will be required
You will be required to drive in this role
Contact Details
For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email or call Adam Fletcher adam.fletcher@trafford.gov.uk
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
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