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Looking for a job where you can truly make a difference? Join our team as a Children’s Residential Worker and help shape brighter futures for young people who need it most. Whether you have previous experience working with children and young people or you’re looking for a career change, if you’ve got the dedication, resilience, and drive to support children through life’s challenges, we want to hear from you. This isn’t your average 9–5. As a Residential Worker, you’ll be part of a close-knit team providing a positive living experience for our resident young people, caring for their physical, emotional, and social needs in a safe, supportive home environment. It’s a role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging—and no two days are ever the same.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting young people with daily routines, meals, and activities
Encourage and stimulate emotional and social growth through out-of-school activities and community engagement
Building trusting relationships and being a positive role model
Helping to manage behaviours using trauma-informed approaches
Keeping accurate records, participate in the admission process, case conferences, and reviews, producing reports on individual development/progress
Celebrating achievements, big or small, and encouraging independence
Providing a warm, accepting environment that meets the diverse needs of individuals
Promoting equal opportunities and challenge discriminatory practices within the Home
Work a mix of day and night shifts, helping with everything from morning routines and school runs to days out, bedtime stories and emotional support during tough times
Work alongside social workers, health professionals, and families to make sure each child’s care plan is followed and adapted to their needs
Shift work to ensure 24-hour care, including sleeping in duties as required
Requirements:
Empathetic and patient, with a genuine passion for helping young people
Great communicators, able to listen, understand, and respond calmly
Team players, who can also take initiative and work independently
Resilient, able to work in an emotionally and and/or physically demanding environment
Flexible, adaptable to change, and able to work shifts including nights and weekends
Committed, to providing equal opportunities and valuing diversity
Experience working with children or vulnerable people (paid or voluntary)
A full UK driving licence and access to a car
Basic IT skills (you’ll be recording notes and using digital systems)
Level 2/3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete training and work towards this qualification
What we offer:
Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
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