Residential Care Worker – Children’s Residential Care (LD Home)
Based in Chester
Competitive Salary £13.50 per hour + Sleep-In Payments of £60.00 per night + Development Opportunities
Full Time | Shift-Based Role
Priority Futures is excited to recruit caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Residential Care Workers to join our brand-new, high-specification 4-bed children’s residential home in Chester, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service from the very beginning and become part of a team committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and aspirational home environment where children and young people can thrive.
Led by a highly experienced Registered Manager and supported by an experienced Director of Care/Responsible Individual with extensive operational and Ofsted leadership experience, Priority Futures is passionate about delivering exceptional standards of care and achieving meaningful outcomes for children.
About the Role
As a Residential Care Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people within the home, helping them to feel safe, valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
You will build positive relationships, support routines and activities, promote independence, and help create a warm and stable family-style environment.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children and want to develop a rewarding career within residential childcare.
What We Offer
* Competitive rates of pay
* Sleep-in payments
* Opportunity to join a brand-new service from the start
* Beautiful high-specification working environment
* Supportive and experienced leadership team
* Excellent training and ongoing professional development
* Opportunities for career progression
* A positive and inclusive team culture
Responsibilities Include
* Supporting children and young people with daily routines and activities
* Building positive and trusting relationships
* Promoting emotional wellbeing, independence, and life skills
* Supporting education, hobbies, and community activities
* Maintaining accurate records and reports
* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times
* Working as part of a supportive and professional team
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
* Is passionate about supporting children and young people
* Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and professionalism
* Has good communication and teamwork skills
* Is motivated to learn and develop within residential childcare
* Can provide a nurturing and child-centred approach to care
Essential Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence preferred
* Experience working with children or young people desirable but not essential
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare desirable (or willingness to work towards)
* Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference in children’s lives while developing your career within a supportive and ambitious organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and join the Priority Futures team.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
