Residential Childcare Worker

Job Title: Residential Children’s Worker

• Location: Warrington
• Salary: £26,000 + Sleeps (£32,900 total)
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week
• Pay Per Sleep: £50 per sleep
• Service: Children’s Home
• Service Users: YPs with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Qualifications
  
  Required:
  
  Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR Level 3/4 Equivalent AND/OR at least 25% completed (Level 3 in Health and Social Care will not be considered)
• Experience in Years
  
  Required:
  
  1 year in a Ofsted Children's Registered Home (preferred)
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Sponsorship available: No
• Driver required: Yes
• Candidate eligibility: Candidate will not be considered if they have worked or lived outside of the UK for 3 months or more in the last 5 years

• Number of Beds: 3-bed EBD home
• Location: Warrington
• Type of YPs: Young people with EBD

We are seeking caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated team players who are passionate about supporting young people. You should be able to provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, helping young people achieve positive outcomes. You must have resilience, motivation, and flexibility to adapt to challenging situations while ensuring the highest standards of care.

Our client is a well-established organisation committed to providing outstanding care for young people in residential settings. They offer a supportive working environment with a focus on continuous professional development and career progression.

• Progression Opportunity – Clear career pathways for internal promotions to Senior, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager with over 80% of the staff team have been promoted internally
• Qualification Opportunity – Fully funded Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications
• Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and sleep‑in payments
  • Pension auto‑enrolment scheme
  • Medical cashback scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7)
  • Discounts on high street and online brands
  • Annual Leave Service Award (up to an extra week after 5 years)
  • Long Service Bonus (£750 after 5 years)
  • Qualification bonuses (£500 for Level 3, £750 for Level 5)
  • Refer‑a‑friend scheme
  • Free meals on shift
  • Paid DBS check and update service reimbursement
  • Social Care Wales registration cost reimbursement
  • New Starter Bonus of up to £1000 for Level 3 qualified staff (paid in instalments)

• Provide a safe and supportive environment for young people
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes
• Encourage and support young people in daily activities and education
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all paperwork is completed correctly
• Demonstrate commitment to training and professional development
• Adapt to challenging situations with resilience and motivation
• Be confident in using Microsoft Office (or willing to learn)
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep‑ins
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance required

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation for Children’s Homes
• Experience with Ofsted inspections
• Understanding of attachment and trauma in young people

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.

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