Children's Residential Care Worker to join a dedicated provider supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural and complex needs.

This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference by helping young people build confidence, develop independence and thrive in a safe, supportive home.

The full-time position offers approximately 40 hours per week, including sleep-in shifts, a basic salary of £28,230 - £29,270 depending on qualifications, and potential annual earnings of up to £37,550 including sleep-in payments.

Previous residential childcare experience is desirable but not essential, with comprehensive training and funded qualifications available.

You Will Be Responsible For:

- Providing high-quality care and emotional support to children and young people, helping them feel safe, valued and supported.
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people and supporting their physical, emotional, social and educational development.
- Supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), complex trauma and challenging situations using a patient and compassionate approach.
- Contributing to individual care plans, risk assessments and daily records, ensuring information is accurate and safeguarding procedures are followed.
- Encouraging independence, positive behaviour and participation in education, hobbies, social activities and community life.
- Supporting young people through difficult situations, providing guidance, reassurance and consistent care.
- Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure children receive appropriate support.
- Maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised residential environment in accordance with Ofsted standards and company procedures.

What We Are Looking For:

- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people and making a positive difference in their lives.
- A caring, patient and resilient approach,



with the ability to build trusting relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with a responsible and professional attitude.
- A commitment to safeguarding, promoting children's welfare and providing consistent, high-quality care.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as required.
- Previous experience in children's residential care, social care, supported living, youth work or a similar support environment.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People, or an accepted equivalent qualification.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties or complex trauma.

Thecandidatesfromthefollowingbackgroundwillbeconsidered:

- Children's Residential Care Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Residential Support Worker, Children's Residential Worker, Residential Care Worker, Support Worker, Care Worker, Childcare Worker or in a similar role.

What's on Offer:

- Basic salary of £28,230 - £29,270 per annum, depending on qualifications.
- £60 allowance for each sleep-in completed, paid in addition to basic salary.
- Potential annual earnings of approximately £36,510 - £37,550 including illustrative sleep-in payments.
- Overtime opportunities, when available and agreed, paid at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for qualifying shifts.
- Full time contract averaging approximately 40 hours per week, with typically 12 shifts per month of 14.5 hours plus associated sleep-ins.
- Fully funded childcare qualification and comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- 5.6 weeks' annual leave.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Monthly employee recognition awards.
- Casual dress code.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Potential earnings are based on approximately three sleep-ins per week over 46 working weeks. Payments depend on shifts worked, are not guaranteed and are not payable during annual leave. Willingness to undertake allocated slee

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