About Us
At Future Chapter Care, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, valued, and truly accepted. Our home provides therapeutic, relationship-based care for children who may have experienced trauma, loss, and adversity.
We are committed to creating a nurturing home environment where children can heal, build trust, enjoy positive childhood experiences, and develop confidence in themselves and their future.
We are looking for caring, emotionally resilient, and compassionate Residential Childcare Workers who want to make a genuine difference in children’s lives through connection, consistency, and unconditional positive regard.
The Role
As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will play an important role in helping children feel safe, supported, and cared for every day. You will build meaningful relationships with children, helping them to experience stability, emotional warmth, and a true sense of belonging within the home.
This role is about much more than supervision, it is about being a trusted, nurturing adult who can provide reassurance, guidance, encouragement, and care during both the everyday moments and the more challenging times.
You will support children to develop independence, regulate emotions, engage in education and hobbies, celebrate achievements, and enjoy positive experiences that create lasting memories.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for individuals who:
- Are passionate about supporting children and young people through therapeutic, child-centred care
- Understand the importance of relationships, attachment, and emotional safety
- Can remain calm, compassionate, and reflective during challenging situations
- Believe behaviour is communication and respond with empathy rather than punishment
- Are nurturing, patient, and emotionally available
- Can provide consistency, structure, and warmth within the home
- Value children’s voices, individuality, culture, and identity
- Are able to work as part of a supportive and reflective team
- Have high aspirations for children and believe they deserve happy, fulfilling futures
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children through consistent and nurturing care
- Support children with daily routines, education, health appointments, hobbies, and social activities
- Help create a warm, safe, and family-style home environment
- Encourage children to express themselves, build confidence, and develop emotional resilience
- Support children during times of distress using trauma-informed and restorative approaches
- Promote positive childhood experiences, celebrations, and opportunities for fun and achievement
- Maintain clear, accurate, and child-focused records and care documentation
- Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and external agencies to support positive outcomes
- Contribute to reflective discussions, team meetings, and ongoing learning
- Safeguard and advocate for children at all times
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
- Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is desirable
- A caring, empathetic, and resilient nature
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Full UK driving licence (desirable/essential depending on role)
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
What We Offer
- A therapeutic and child-focused working environment
- Ongoing training in trauma-informed and relationship-based practice
- Reflective supervision and supportive leadership
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- A workplace culture built on compassion, teamwork, and emotional wellbeing
- The opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful difference in children’s lives every day
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating a home where children feel loved, respected, listened to, and safe enough to be themselves. We believe healing happens through relationships, consistency, and genuine care.
If you are someone who can bring warmth, patience, humour, and compassion into a child’s life, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £25,000.00-£26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
