The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job details Job reference VAC007255 Date posted 04/08/2025 Application closing date 24/08/2025 Location 45 Bishopthorpe Road Horfield Bristol BS10 5AB Salary BG9: £32,061 - £34,434 pro-rata this includes an additional £3,686 per annum that reflects rota based shift work. Package Sleep ins are paid at £41.78 per sleep in Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments Senior Residential Childcare Worker x2 Job description Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who need it most? Looking to progress to in your own career? Bristol City Council's Children Residential Service is offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, providing therapeutic care experiences for children with complex needs. Initially, this would be on a fixed term basis and would therefore be a good opportunity for someone to experience a leadership role within a children’s home. There may be an option of this becoming permanent with the continued growth of the service. About us: At Bristol City Council, we've redefined our approach to children's residential care. By transitioning to smaller homes for 2 to 3 children, we provide personalised care that better matches placements and creates a homely environment where children feel safe, loved, and nurtured. Our trauma-informed approach ensures we understand and cater to each child's unique needs, empowering them to thrive. We serve children up to 18 years old with complex needs, including SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour. If you share our passion for working with children who have faced significant challenges, we want to hear from you. Who are we looking for? We're seeking individuals who share our passion for working with children who have faced challenges early in life. Our ideal candidates are positive, reflective, resilient, and non-punitive and committed to upholding principles from PACE in their caregiving. Key Responsibilities: Supervisory Role: Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager by supervising staff and contributing to the management team. Therapeutic Care: Provide a therapeutic care experience within smaller children’s homes. Complex Needs: Work with children up to 18 years old with complex needs, including SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour. Rota based shifts: You will need to be able to work shifts on a rota basis, to include nights, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. (In addition to the basic pay allowances you will be paid for shift work, sleep-in duties, and for working on Bank Holidays). Why Join us: At Bristol City Council, we invest in our people. As a member of our team, you'll benefit from: A supportive work environment with ongoing training and development opportunities. Regular 1:1 supervision to ensure your professional growth. Flexible shift patterns to fit around you. This includes sleep-in duties, weekend working, and Bank Holidays. Competitive pay rates including allowances for shift work, sleep-in duties, and Bank Holiday shifts. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the role requires you to have the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent. This includes NVQ 3 Health and Social and Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce diploma. Why Bristol City Council: At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be successful in being shortlisted for interview, please submit an application which fully demonstrates how you meet each of the essential criteria as laid out in the Person Specification, this should be demonstrated in the ‘Further Information’ section of your application. Your application should fully evidence your education and training, along with your previous employment history. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, therefore please demonstrate how you can meet desirable criteria if you can. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For any further information please to not hesitate to contact Sean Manifold on 07823 433944 or email Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly. Job title Senior Residential Childcare Worker x2 Job reference VAC007255 Date posted 04/08/2025 Application closing date 24/08/2025 Location 45 Bishopthorpe Road Horfield Bristol BS10 5AB Salary BG9: £32,061 - £34,434 pro-rata this includes an additional £3,686 per annum that reflects rota based shift work. Package Sleep ins are paid at £41.78 per sleep in Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments Job description Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who need it most? Looking to progress to in your own career? Bristol City Council's Children Residential Service is offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, providing therapeutic care experiences for children with complex needs. Initially, this would be on a fixed term basis and would therefore be a good opportunity for someone to experience a leadership role within a children’s home. There may be an option of this becoming permanent with the continued growth of the service. About us: At Bristol City Council, we've redefined our approach to children's residential care. By transitioning to smaller homes for 2 to 3 children, we provide personalised care that better matches placements and creates a homely environment where children feel safe, loved, and nurtured. Our trauma-informed approach ensures we understand and cater to each child's unique needs, empowering them to thrive. We serve children up to 18 years old with complex needs, including SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour. If you share our passion for working with children who have faced significant challenges, we want to hear from you. Who are we looking for? We're seeking individuals who share our passion for working with children who have faced challenges early in life. Our ideal candidates are positive, reflective, resilient, and non-punitive and committed to upholding principles from PACE in their caregiving. Key Responsibilities: Supervisory Role: Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager by supervising staff and contributing to the management team. Therapeutic Care: Provide a therapeutic care experience within smaller children’s homes. Complex Needs: Work with children up to 18 years old with complex needs, including SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour. Rota based shifts: You will need to be able to work shifts on a rota basis, to include nights, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. (In addition to the basic pay allowances you will be paid for shift work, sleep-in duties, and for working on Bank Holidays). Why Join us: At Bristol City Council, we invest in our people. As a member of our team, you'll benefit from: A supportive work environment with ongoing training and development opportunities. Regular 1:1 supervision to ensure your professional growth. Flexible shift patterns to fit around you. This includes sleep-in duties, weekend working, and Bank Holidays. Competitive pay rates including allowances for shift work, sleep-in duties, and Bank Holiday shifts. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the role requires you to have the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent. This includes NVQ 3 Health and Social and Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce diploma. Why Bristol City Council: At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be successful in being shortlisted for interview, please submit an application which fully demonstrates how you meet each of the essential criteria as laid out in the Person Specification, this should be demonstrated in the ‘Further Information’ section of your application. Your application should fully evidence your education and training, along with your previous employment history. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, therefore please demonstrate how you can meet desirable criteria if you can. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For any further information please to not hesitate to contact Sean Manifold on 07823 433944 or email Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly. Bristol City Council. Location : Horfield, Bristol Area, United Kingdom