Residential Care Worker – Children's Residential Home
Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire
Salary: £24,784 – £29,350 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Sleep-in Rate: £50 per sleep-in
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential? Do you want a rewarding career where no two days are the same?
Beacon Childcare is looking for caring, resilient, and dedicated Residential Care Workers to join our friendly team at our Children's Residential Home in Rugeley.
Our home supports looked-after children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, providing them with a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where they can grow, develop, and thrive.
As a Residential Care Worker, you will become a positive role model, helping young people overcome challenges, celebrate achievements, and develop the confidence and life skills they need for the future.
Your Role
You'll be responsible for:
- Providing high-quality care and support to children and young people.
- Building positive and trusting relationships.
- Supporting young people with daily routines, education, appointments, and activities.
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
- Maintaining accurate records and reports.
- Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of every child remains the highest priority.
- Working as part of a supportive team to provide consistent, child-centred care.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are compassionate, motivated, and committed to making a positive difference.
Essential requirements include:
- A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards the qualification.
- Experience working with children and young people is desirable, particularly within a residential care setting.
- A positive, resilient, and flexible approach to supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A full UK driving licence (automatic or manual) held for at least 12 months, as driving the company vehicle forms part of the role.
- Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Beacon Childcare?
At Beacon Childcare, we believe our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to supporting your professional development while ensuring you feel valued as part of our team.
We offer:
- Competitive salary of £24,784 – £29,350.
- £50 per sleep-in.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and continuous professional development.
- Additional specialist training to enhance your skills.
- Staff wellbeing days.
- Career progression opportunities.
- A supportive management team that values your contribution.
Right to Work
Please note that Beacon Childcare is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
Apply Today
If you're ready to build a rewarding career where you can genuinely change the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to [email protected].
Beacon Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, references, and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Join Beacon Childcare and help create brighter futures for children who need it most.
Pay: £24,784.00-£29,350.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
