Residential Child Care Officer (RCCO)

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.

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.

As a member of our team we will offer you a truly supportive environment, where you'll be able to work with autonomy whilst knowing that you are a member of an experienced and skilled team. Alongside your experience, you'll need to share our commitment to teamwork and our dedication to young people and their families. In addition to this support we aim to provide a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

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.

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