Salary: Up to £33,020 (based on up to 10 sleep-ins per month at £65 per sleep-in)
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Schedule: Shift-based including sleep-ins, weekends and some bank holidays.
The impact you’ll have
You’ll be part of a small team creating a safe, nurturing home where children can settle, build trust and make progress — sometimes in tiny steps that mean everything.
What you’ll do (day-to-day)
- Provide safe, consistent care and supervision
- Support routines: school readiness, meals, bedtime, hygiene, appointments and activities
- Build trusting relationships through warmth, boundaries and reliability
- Use trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation strategies
- Maintain accurate records (daily notes, incidents, key events)
- Work with the team to create positive, memory-making experiences for children
What we’re looking for
- A genuine commitment to children’s wellbeing and a resilient, calm approach
- Experience in care is helpful (children’s residential preferred), but we also value strong transferable skills
- Willingness to work shifts/sleep-ins and learn
- Great communication, professionalism and teamwork
- Driving licence Required
What you’ll get
- Annual retention bonus
- Bonus linked to Ofsted grading
- 33 days annual leave + birthday day off
- Training, progression and a wellbeing-first culture
Safeguarding
Enhanced DBS, references and right to work checks are required. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants regardless of background or how they identify.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,827.00-£33,020.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
