Exciting opportunity!We are looking for a part time temporary turning to permanent Children's Residential Worker, to join our fantastic team.You will support two children in a lovely home supported by a team of 6 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 9 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 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.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.Effective Induction, supervision, and training will be provided to all staff.The work involves shift patterns, including weekends, sleep in and Bank Holidays.Job title Residential Worker Job reference 243594 Date posted 17/07/2025 Application closing date 31/08/2025 Location Wakefield Salary £15,533.50 - £16,683.00, Grade 7, 18.5 hours, Temporary (Pay Award pending) Package Blank Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Part time, Temporary Attachments Job descriptionExciting opportunity!We are looking for a part time temporary turning to permanent Children's Residential Worker, to join our fantastic team.You will support two children in a lovely home supported by a team of 6 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 9 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 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.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.Effective Induction, supervision, and training will be provided to all staff.The work involves shift patterns, including weekends, sleep in and Bank Holidays.
