Join our Team: Residential Youth Support Worker
£31,000 - £34,000 per year (Inclusive of Sleep-In Allowance)
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Be the person a child never forgets.
Some jobs pay the bills.
This one changes lives.
At Redwood Childcare, we don't just provide care, we create a home where children who have experienced trauma can finally feel safe, valued and believed in.
We're looking for compassionate and committed people who want to do more than complete shifts. We want people who are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people every single day.
Why Choose Redwood Childcare?
We know there are lots of residential childcare jobs out there.
So why choose us?
Because we've built a company where people come first; both the children and the team who care for them.
Our leadership team has decades of experience in residential childcare, from leading Outstanding homes to supporting providers across the country. We understand the challenges because we've faced them ourselves.
- Supportive, approachable leaders who are invested in your success.
- Therapeutic practice at the heart of everything we do.
- Full training and ongoing professional development.
- Real opportunities to progress your career into senior and leadership roles.
- A culture where you'll be recognised, appreciated and trusted.
We don't believe in micromanagement.
We believe in developing exceptional people.
About Our Home
You'll be supporting up to four children aged 7–17 in a warm, therapeutic home.
Every child has experienced trauma.
Every child deserves another chance.
Our goal is to help them:
- Heal from past experiences.
- Rebuild trust and healthy relationships.
- Engage in education.
- Develop independence.
- Believe in themselves again.
No two days are ever the same; and that's exactly why this role matters.
We Don't Just Manage Behaviour...We Understand It.
Your Role
As a Residential Youth Worker, you'll:
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Support children through both everyday routines and difficult moments.
- Provide safe, nurturing and therapeutic care.
- Encourage education, hobbies and personal development.
- Help children develop independence and life skills.
- Work as part of a supportive team to provide consistent, high-quality care.
- Create positive experiences, routines and memories that every child deserves.
- Complete daily records and contribute to care planning.
Every interaction matters.
Every conversation counts.
Every day is an opportunity to make a difference.
To join our team you'll need:
- A Full UK Driving Licence.
- A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
- The ability to work a shift pattern, including sleep-in shifts.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- The right to work in the UK.
Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential. We provide full training and support, so you do not need a formal childcare qualification to apply.
What You'll Receive
- £31,000 - £34,000 salary (inclusive of sleep-in allowance).
- Comprehensive therapeutic training, including the PACE Model.
- Full induction and ongoing learning and development.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
- Support from an experienced and hands-on leadership team.
- A therapeutic working environment where quality of care comes first.
- A workplace where your wellbeing matters.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives.
If You're Looking For...
A place where you'll simply "do your hours"...
This probably isn't for you.
But if you want to work somewhere that values relationships over routines...
Where leaders understand the realities of residential childcare...
Where every child is treated as an individual...
Where your voice matters...
And where your career can grow...
We'd love to hear from you.
Because Every Child Deserves Someone Who Stays.
If you're ready to make a genuine difference while building a rewarding career with a supportive organisation, we'd love to welcome you to the Redwood Childcare team.
Apply today and help us create brighter futures- one child, one relationship and one success story at a time.
Pay: £31,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- UK Drivers License (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
