Residential Child Care Officer (Slough Children First)
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Role: Residential Child Care Officer
- Salary: £25,950 - £31,153 (including local weighting)
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
Our Breakaway service provides short breaks ranging from day care to overnight stays for children/young people with learning difficulties and disabilities.
We are looking for five Residential Child Care Officers to ensure the children/young people in our care can be provided with a safe and secure environment in which to develop their skills. The RCCOs will provide activities and opportunities which stimulate them and encourage, where possible, some independence. They will also be able to provide personal care for children and young people.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
- training and development opportunities
- clear career pathways
- agile working supported by technology
- flexible working policies
- friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
Apply OnlinePlease submit your CV and apply online at Careers | Slough Childrens First.
The deadline for submitted applications is 11pm on Friday 17th February 2023.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Residential Child Care Officer (Slough Children First) roles across Slough Borough Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,950 - £31,153 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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