Job Overview
We are seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Residential Care Workers to provide high-quality, safe, and child-centred care to children and young people within a residential care setting. This role involves supporting children with their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and personal development while helping to maintain a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people, strong safeguarding awareness, and the ability to build positive and professional relationships. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children by promoting safety, stability, confidence, and independence.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, nurturing, and consistent care to children and young people
- Support children with daily routines, meals, education, appointments, and activities
- Promote positive behaviour, routines, boundaries, and expectations within the home
- Build trusting and professional relationships with children, even during short-notice shifts
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times
- Follow safeguarding procedures, policies, and escalation pathways
- Report concerns, incidents, injuries, or disclosures promptly and accurately
- Complete daily logs, handovers, incident reports, and care records to the required standard
- Support children using trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation strategies
- Work collaboratively with permanent staff, agency workers, and management teams
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times
- Support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in line with health and safety standards
- Follow risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care plans consistently
- Administer medication where trained and authorised
- Promote healthy lifestyles, emotional wellbeing, and independence
- Participate in training, debriefs, and team discussions as required
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people within residential care, childcare, or support settings is desirable
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and consistent in challenging situations
- Flexible approach to working shifts, including evenings, weekends, and short-notice cover
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from senior staff
- Good written and IT skills for record keeping and reporting
- Compassionate, reliable, and child-centred approach
- Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality, and safer working practices
- Willingness to complete mandatory training and follow organisational policies and procedures
- Valid driving licence desirable but not essential
Pay: £26,325.00-£34,050.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
