Exciting opportunity We are looking for a Full-Time Children's Residential Worker to join our team in our Wakefield 2 bedded home. You will support two children in a lovely home supported by a team of 8 colleagues. We are seeking to appoint suitably skilled, motivated and caring Children’s Residential Worker, to work with and support children and young people aged between 7 to 17 years of age. There are times when children and young people in care require additional support to manage complex trauma. Placements of a warm, supportive and have a homely feel are hard to find, and this can result in multiple placement breakdowns before a suitable placement that can contain risk and manage social and emotional needs is found. The result of this leads to young people who are most vulnerable being placed a long way from home and not always achieving the best outcomes. We provide loving long term homes for children to remain in Wakefield and only receive the best possible care. This post requires an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with good communication skills. You will need to be organised and confident in interactions with children and young people. Previous experience of autism, SEN, trauma informed practices, therapeutic caring and connective parenting is desirable although full training will be provided. It is essential that you are kind, caring, patient, resilient and can see the need behind behaviours. You should be committed to improving the life chances of the children and young people and share our ethos of never giving up. You will hold a NVQ3 / Diploma in caring for children and young people or be willing to work to achieve this qualification following appointment within two years. You will hold a Full UK Driving Licence and transport young people in the home car or your own with appropriate insurance cover. Effective Induction, supervision, and training will be provided to all staff. The work involves shift patterns, including weekends, sleep in and Bank Holidays. Want to Know More? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Laura Ellis. Tel: 07909374869 E-mail: lauraelliswakefield.gov.uk E-mail Correspondence All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with. Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application. jobswakefield.gov.uk hrdirectwakefield.gov.uk Safeguarding Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. Probation In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies. Diversity Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences. About Wakefield Council Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here. Happy to talk Flexible working To apply please click the Apply Now link below.