PLEASE NOTE, WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP WITH THIS ROLE
- £13.52 – £18.72 per hour
- Free meals on shift
- In-person role
- Career progression opportunities
Experience in care, support work, youth work, mental health support or education? Your skills are highly transferable, and we would love to hear from you.
Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in a young person’s life?
Bright Futures Homes is expanding, and we are looking for compassionate, resilient and motivated individuals to join our team.
Our young people may have experienced trauma or instability, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where they can rebuild confidence, develop independence and thrive.
This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to positively change lives every day.
Why Join Bright Futures Homes?
✔ Competitive pay up to £18.72 per hour
✔ Free food on shift
✔ Ongoing training and development opportunities
✔ Supportive and experienced management team
✔ Career progression within a growing organisation
✔ Company events
✔ Employee mentoring programme
✔ Free on-site parking
✔ Referral programme
✔ Company pension
Roles Available
Residential Support Worker
£13.52 – £16.64 per hour
As a Residential Support Worker, you will help create a stable, safe and supportive home environment for children and young people.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting young people with daily routines, activities and education
- Building positive and trusting relationships
- Encouraging independence and development of life skills
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Acting as a positive role model
- Supporting young people who may have experienced trauma
- Working as part of a team to maintain a safe and nurturing home environment
Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends and overtime.
Waking Night Residential Support Worker
£14.56 – £18.72 per hour
Night staff play a key role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the home overnight.
Responsibilities include:
- Remaining awake throughout the night to ensure safety and security
- Conducting regular welfare checks
- Responding calmly and professionally to incidents or young people needing support
- Maintaining accurate night logs and reports
- Ensuring the home remains safe, secure and welcoming
Bank Residential Support Worker
£13.52 – £16.64 per hour
Our bank staff provide flexible support across the service when additional cover is required.
This role is ideal for people looking for:
- Flexible work
- Additional shifts around other commitments
- Experience within residential childcare
- Opportunities to move into permanent roles within our growing service
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Compassionate and patient
- Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
- Positive role models for young people
- Reliable team players
- Problem solvers with initiative
- Supportive, understanding and approachable
Experience in residential childcare is desirable but not essential — the right values and attitude are what matter most.
Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
- Right to work in the United Kingdom (required)
- Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
- Residential childcare experience (preferred)
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Successful candidates will be supported to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare, if not already qualified.
Schedule
- Day shifts
- Night shifts
- Weekend availability
- Overtime opportunities
Work Location
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a caring, ambitious and highly skilled team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a real difference with Bright Futures Homes.
Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.52-£18.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wisbech, Cambridgeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
