Job Description

Relief Residential Worker

Salary range:

14.82 - 14.82

Contract Type:

Casual / seasonal / bank

Directorate:

Children and Young People

Closing Date:

10 November 2025

Pay Grade:

7

Weekly Hours:

37

All about the Role

As a residential worker here at Cherry lodge you will work with children and young people with severe disabilities between the ages of 5 and 19.




Cherry Lodge offers short breaks and shared care placements to children and young people.



In this role you will work closely with our children and young people, supporting them during their time with us.





As a residential worker working with our Children and young people you will ...


Build relationships Implement care plans Assist with development and social skills Communicate and engage Ensure everyone receives appropriate levels and standard of care and support
As a relief residential worker you would be expected to cover shifts when needed including for sickness, annual leave and where additional staff is needed.

Pay - 14.82ph

All about our Team

Here at Cherry Lodge we have a dedicated and knowledgeable staff team who are child focused and thrive to provide young people with opportunities, development and experiences.

All about You

Ability to listen to children, young people and their families and to communicate with colleagues and other professionals verbally and in writing Ability to complete relevant training including National Diploma 3 Have confidence to establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals and groups Be able to maintain a safe environment Ability to encourage play and socialisation Ability to work within agreed policies and procedures and use judgement appropriately Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, school holidays and bank holidays, often at short notice

All about our Benefits

As a Relief Worker at PCC you'll be able to access the following benefits:


The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) if your contract is for 3 months or more Discounts and lifestyle savings for a range of retailers including supermarkets via Vivup, our Employee Benefits Platform An Employee Assistance Programme, offering support including counselling Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Staff Network Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.



We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.



Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job

benefits

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Employee benefits platform


Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying


Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme


Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility


Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs


Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development


Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave


Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards


Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
Find out more about our benefits, ways of working and commitment to your wellbeing.

WHY JOIN US