Residential support Worker - Residential Children's Home

Job Title:
Children’s Residential Childcare Worker
Location:
Willington
Salary: £11.50 – £12.50 per hour
Working Hours:
12-hour shifts (days & nights), 24/36/48-hour contracts available
Service:
Children’s Home
Service Users:
YPs with diverse and complex needs
Qualifications

Required:


NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children & Young People (preferred) or willingness to complete
Employment Type:
Full-time / Part-time / Permanent

• Ofsted Rating: Good or Outstanding

• Location: Willington

• Type of YPs: Diverse and complex needs

We’re seeking passionate, empathetic individuals who can support young people in residential care. You will help them overcome challenges, celebrate achievements, and rebuild their childhoods. You must have resilience, a can-do attitude, and a genuine desire to create positive outcomes for young people.

Essential

Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model 💙

• Flexibility to work 12-hour day and night shifts

• Driving licence preferred

• NVQ Level 3 Residential Children & Young People preferred (or willingness to complete)

• Experience in children’s residential care (1 year preferred)

You will join a growing provider with multiple homes, all rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The company is committed to staff development, internal promotion, and providing high-quality care to young people with diverse and complex needs.

• Company Size: Medium to large

• Number of Homes: Multiple

• Future Plans: Continuous improvement and achieving Outstanding outcomes

• Other Services: Residential care and support for young people with complex needs

• Progression & Qualification Opportunities: Team Leaders and Managers often promoted internally; support to complete Level 3 Diploma if needed

• Salary & Bonuses: Competitive base salary + yearly bonus and partnership schemes

• Training: Robust two-week induction, certified instructors, and ongoing support

• Holidays: 28 days including birthday off + extra days for service length

• Wellbeing: Employee assistance program, monthly recognition awards

• Environment: Outstanding facilities fostering personal and professional growth

• Additional Benefits: Casual dress, company pension, on-site parking, profit sharing, referral programme

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional, dedicated, and values-led team, we encourage you to apply today.

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