Residential Support Worker (Edge of Care Provision -outreach and short break care)

Grade G scp 23 £34,434 to scp 27 £38,220 plus 7% shift enhancement , Essential car user allowance up to £963pa
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Essential qualifications: Relevant NVQ Level 3/Level 3 Diploma or equivalent or the ability and commitment to complete the Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Apprentice within 24 months
Essential requirement: full driving licence
Essential: enhanced DBS check
Age restrictions apply 21+
Interview date: TBC

For further information about this role, contact: Donna.jordan@bolton.gov.uk

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Role

£34,434 to £38,220 essential car user allowance up to £963pa - pay award pending

Every family has a story. Could you help change the ending?

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families?

We are looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver high-quality support that creates lasting positive outcomes to enable children to remain at home wherever possible

If you have relevant experience but don’t have a professional qualification, we can support you to achieve this in work.

What you will be doing

Delivering high-quality outreach and short break care support to children, young people, and families
Building strong, trusting relationships with children, parents, and carers
Supporting families with practical guidance to promote consistent, safe parenting
Providing emotional and behavioural support to help young people reach their full potential
Working one-to-one with children and young people to build confidence, independence, and resilience
Acting as a positive role model and advocate for those in your care
Safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children
Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes
Maintaining accurate records in line with regulatory and organisational standards
Helping create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where young people can thrive

If you would like to know more about the role before applying we would love to hear from you, please contact Registered Manager, Natalie Ofori natalie.ofori@bolton.gov.uk

About You

We’re looking for individuals who are:

Caring, resilient, and professional in their approach
Skilled at building positive relationships and communicating effectively
Confident in managing challenging behaviours and situations
Knowledgeable about safeguarding and committed to protecting vulnerable individuals
Flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including outreach and residential support

The post requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent or a commitment to undertake the level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner apprenticeship from you to achieve the qualification within two years of appointment.

If you think you are what we are looking for please apply with your CV and a covering letter telling us

about your previous experience working with young people
how you would deliver one to one outreach support

Unfortunately, if you do not tell us about your experience with young people, we will not be able to consider your application.

Applications will be reviewed fortnightly and shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. You will therefore receive a prompt response from us.
We look forward to receiving your application!

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role.

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Employment offers are conditional subject to satisfactory clearances. For roles where a criminal records check from the DBS is required, this includes satisfactory clearance of this check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of an individual’s offence/s. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. Bolton Council’s policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders is available here.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk