The salary for this role is £35,731.88 per annum, increasing to £37,399.38 per annum on 1st August 2026.
About our Children’s Homes
At Bedspace, our singular mission is clear: to profoundly impact the lives of the people we care for and support. Our unwavering commitment extends to children and young people, driving the expansion of our children's home network. Our homes are designed to provide a secure and nurturing environment, fostering a family-style atmosphere that promotes positive relationships and establishes strong bonds between children and our dedicated staff.
About you
Do you have experience working with children? Want to join a supportive team where you will work with experienced professionals in children’s residential? Then we would love to hear from you.
You will work in the children’s residential home with an age range of 8 – 18 years where you will provide a loving and caring environment to our children. We have a culture which ensures each child is treated with understanding, dignity, kindness and respect. You will be able to form positive relationships with children based on respect and openness, as well as having an awareness of safeguarding from harm and the ability to assess and manage risk.
You will hold the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification. You will work shift patterns, including weekends and sleep-ins, hold a full driving license with business insurance and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. There is a four-week rolling rota; sleeps are 8 across the rota for full-time time and 6 for part-time workers. Shifts are typically 2:30pm-10:30pm/7:00am-3:00pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support and care for children in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each child's needs.
- Maintain open communication with children, families, and team members to foster a supportive environment.
- Drive children to appointments and activities as needed, ensuring timely arrivals.
- Document progress and any incidents accurately, utilizing IT systems for record-keeping.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of care provided.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience working with children in a residential setting
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
- UK valid Driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, during 25 years of Bedspace we’ve supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives.
At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. This role involves direct work with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
As part of our rigorous recruitment and selection process, we carry out comprehensive vetting checks—including an Enhanced DBS and employment references—to ensure all appointed individuals are suitable to work with the people we support.
If you are offered the role, references will be requested for all positions involving work with children or vulnerable adults. You must also provide a full employment history in your CV, with clear explanations for any gaps.
Please note that Bedspace is currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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