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Care Bank Residential Childcare Workers

Calderdale Council

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Salary

£15.07 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

29 October 2026

10 days left

Job description

We are looking for responsible, caring people to join our fantastic team at our residential children’s home in Wakefield.

Location: Wakefield

Grade/Band/pay scale: £15.07 / hr inclusive.

Hours per week: Flexible.

Shift patterns include weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins £43.90 per sleep-in.

Agreement type: Care Bank.

Closing date: Once the positions are filled.

Interview date: To arrange with the candidate.

This is a great opportunity to continue your career in care, working as part of a trauma informed team committed to helping children and young people with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a setting where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where children and young people are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible, and where the staff team are supported to learn, develop, succeed and enjoy their role.

Our Care Bank Residential Childcare Workers carry out an essential and varied role to provide the support required by the children and young people in our care.

Some previous experience in a care setting is beneficial. This role is ideal for people who want to make a real difference to children and young people’s lives and futures.

You will be calm, engaging, resilient, and be motivated to provide a safe, caring environment where every child can thrive.

Our home offers residential care for children aged 6-11 years.

What we offer our workers

Comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training

Regular practice and clinical supervision

Performance Development Planning

Career pathway opportunities

Competitive hourly rate

Group personal pension scheme (if eligible)

If you require any help or would like to apply please send your CV or complete the application form and return to; recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk

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How to apply

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Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

7 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Calderdale Council

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