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Residential Child Care Officer

United Kingdom, Slough Employment contract 30160.00 - 35530.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities? We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Residential Child Care Officer to join our Breakaway team and help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where young people can thrive. As a Residential Child Care Officer, you’ll play a vital role in delivering higher-quality care and support to children and young people. You’ll work closely with colleagues and external professionals to ensure each individual’s needs are met, empowering them to develop independence, confidence and life skills. This role involves working a shift pattern including evenings and weekends.

Job Responsibility

  • Deliver higher-quality care and support to children and young people
  • work closely with colleagues and external professionals to ensure each individual’s needs are met
  • empower young people to develop independence, confidence and life skills

Requirements

  • Passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities
  • compassionate and dedicated
  • willing to work a shift pattern including evenings and weekends

What we offer

  • Training and development opportunities
  • Agile working supported by technology
  • Flexible working policies
  • Friendly working environment and great colleagues

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