Casual Residential Childcare Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Tameside, SK16 4LA |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75786513 |
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Contract Type: Casual
Salary: Grade F. SCP 17 £16.53 - per hour
Hours Per Week: Casual
Base Location: Dukinfield Children’s Home
Assessment Date: 3rd March 2026
The Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you bring compassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation, and courage to your practice? If so, Tameside is looking for you.
We are looking to recruit experienced and enthusiastic people to join our team proving care and support to children and young people with additional needs arising from their disability.
We believe children who have disabilities are equally valued and empowered to live full and rewarding lives and have the same experiences for social inclusion as all children. It is our mission to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities through the provision of high-quality services in partnership with the children, their families, carers and other professionals.
You will need to provide practical person-centred support, ensure that the children receive an excellent standard of care and support them to live full, active and meaningful lives.
You must have a professional approach. An understanding of the needs of people who have disabilities is essential and, preferably, experience of working in a person-centred manner including the maintenance of support plans and other associated record keeping. You must be willing to work in a flexible manner which will include morning, evening, weekend, sleep-in duty, night shifts and bank holiday work. You will need excellent written, communication and basic IT skills.
You will have a shadow shift before commencing role to support your understanding of the role.
The level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, or equivalent is a requirement.
About You
You should be organized and a team player.
Knowledge of residential children services and experience of managing teams within Children Services.
You should be educated to a good general standard of education
Professional or vocational qualification required for service area (DipSW, NVQ Level 3 caring for Children and Young People/Residential Care and Family Support, Nursing qualification, RNLD).
Management qualification (MBA, DMS, NVQ Level 4, Care Management)
* (the successful candidate will have three years from commencing the role to complete the qualification in-service if they do not already hold the qualification when appointed)
About Us
Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services
“I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues.
“I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.
“We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.
“We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.
“I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.”
Our Heart of Support Practice Approach
At Tameside, we believe in:
- Compassion understanding the lived experiences of children and families.
- Curiosity asking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.
- Collaboration working together across services to deliver joined-up support.
- Conversation listening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.
- Courage leading with courage, making bold and compassionate decisions that put children first.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For an informal discussion please contact: Karen Scase, Registered Manager on 0161 344 2508
Supporting Documents
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