Join Our Team – Make a Real Difference in Young Lives!
We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals to support young people aged 8–18 who have experienced early trauma. This is a rewarding, hands-on role where your work truly matters!
What’s in it for you?
- Comprehensive training and support, with NVQ enrolment after probation.
- Career progression opportunities and professional development.
- Pension scheme to help secure your future.
- Flourish Rewards – thousands of discounts from your daily coffee to weekly shopping.
- Team-building events throughout the year.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading and supporting care delivery for young people in their daily lives, including personal care, education, hobbies, and life skills.
- Creating a safe, warm, and nurturing environment where young people feel valued, understood, and supported.
- Overseeing and contributing to care plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring each young person thrives.
- Mentoring and guiding junior staff, supporting their professional development and ensuring best practice is maintained.
- Leading team meetings, handovers, and debriefings, contributing to a collaborative and supportive staff culture.
- Promoting positive behaviour management through respect, consistency, empathy, and compassion.
- Coordinating family contact and leisure activities, helping young people build independence, confidence, and life skills.
- Acting as a role model in maintaining high standards of care and professional conduct.
Shifts & Pay:
- 12-hour shifts: 7am–7pm & 7pm–7am (waking nights or sleep in)
- Time and a half for hours worked over your monthly contracted hours
- £14/hr unqualified | £15/hr qualified (NVQ in Children’s Residential Care)
- We have a part time role available also - do apply if you wish for either full or part time
Who We’re Looking For:
- Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
- Team players who are committed to learning and growing professionally.
- People who are alert, reliable, and ready to contribute to a positive, supportive home environment.
If you’re looking for a rewarding, life-changing role where your work matters, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join a team where your passion and dedication are valued every day.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
Application question(s):
- Do you hold, or are you willing to work toward, an NVQ in Children’s Residential Care?
Experience:
- working with young people: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
