Children's Residential Care Worker

At New Reflexions, we believe that every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. Join us as a Residential Care Worker and help create a home where children and young people can grow and thrive.

New Reflexions is a childcare organisation dedicated to offering care, education, and therapy services to young people who have encountered trauma, leading to emotional and behavioural challenges. Specifically, the New Reflexions Children’s Residential Service provides therapeutic placements, catering to individuals up to the ages of 18 years, for both short-term and long-term placements.

• Building nurturing, respectful relationships
• Supporting with daily routines like meals, hygiene, homework
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and self-worth
• Participating in school life and leading educational and life skills activities
• Responding calmly to challenging behaviour and emotional distress
• Supporting health and wellbeing needs, including safeguarding and personal care
• Creating a stable, safe, and homely environment in line with care plans
• Follow a 2-on / 3-off shift pattern (with sleep-ins) and part-time options (60, 90, or 120 hrs/month)

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help
• Calm and reliable nature in challenging situations
• Willingness to complete (fully funded) QCF Level 3 training
• A driving licence and access to transport preferred
• No prior experience needed - just the right mindset!