Job Description

Job description
We are looking to recruit to 3 casual residential child care practitioners to work in our childrens home at Malon Way.



These posts are to cover sickness absence, holidays and training and therefore applicants will need to be able to work flexibly and be available at short notice. This is a fabulous opportunity for applicants to gain experience working with young people as part of a career pathway. You must be able to attend a 5 day induction if successful and safeguarding training.



If you are passionate about changing a young person's life to enable them to thrive and succeed then please apply. Safeguarding checks will be carried out which will include current and previous work history as well as DBS enhanced barred checks for adults and childrens as part of our Childrens Homes regulations. Weekend working will be paid at enhanced rates of pay.



Further information from Samantha.Hall@sheffield.gov.uk



We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.



It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.



Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.



Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council

Job details

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Job reference
REQ003933
Date posted
07/01/2026
Application closing date
21/01/2026
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Grade 5 15.56 per hour
Package
Casual
Contractual hours
0
Basis
Blank
Job category/type
Children's Social Care