Job Description:
Bank Residential Childcare Worker
Location: Salford, M44
Salary: £14.50 per hour (casual hours)
A role that changes lives – including your own.
Inicio is one of the UK’s largest providers of Care, Support, and Education to Children, Young People, & Families. We’ve recently opened a new home for children in Salford and are building a team of kind, reliable, and caring adults who can help create something special.
What you’ll do:
You’ll be part of a close-knit team helping children feel safe, supported, and optimistic about their future. You’ll:
Build relationships based on trust, consistency and respect
Support daily routines – school runs, meals, activities, emotional support
Be a reliable adult during challenging moments
Record key events and insights that help show each child’s progress
Champion education, wellbeing, life skills and positive experiences
Help make the house feel like home
What we’re looking for:This could be right for you if:
You’ve worked in residential childcare
You hold a Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or similar (essential)
You stay calm in tough moments and want to learn how to support children through trauma
You’re comfortable working alone at times and following structured routines
You hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car (essential)
How we’ll support you:
We know this role can be challenging, but it’s also deeply rewarding. That’s why we invest in you from day one.
Ongoing training and opportunities to progress your career
Structured induction, regular supervision and coaching
Crisis fund, employee awards, cash health plan, long service recognition, and more
Extra earning potential through sleep-ins, overtime, and development opportunities
Why work with us?
Inicio Group exists to protect, nurture and enrich the lives of children and families. We create homes that feel safe and welcoming, and we invest in the adults who make that possible. Our values are at the heart of how we work, and we welcome people from all backgrounds who want to make a real difference.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to do something that really matters” – this might be it.
Please note: Inicio Group adhere to safer recruitment policy and practice. If successful in the role, all candidates are subject to pre-employment checks. Candidates will be required to make a payment for right to work checks, ID checks, and DBS applications (where applicable) . This charge will be a maximum of £74.70, and any costs are refundable to the employee after completion of induction.
