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Residential Childcare Worker

Location: South Staffordshire
Salary: 26,000 per annum
Sleep-in Payment: 62.75 per sleep-in
Expected Earnings: Approximately 31,000+ per annum (based on an average of 7+ sleep-ins per month)

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping children achieve their full potential? We're looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated Residential Childcare Workers to join our therapeutic children's home in South Staffordshire.

You'll play a vital role in providing a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children aged 5-12 years, helping them build confidence, develop meaningful relationships and prepare for long-term family placements.

Whether you already have experience in residential childcare or have worked with children and young people in another setting, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Residential Childcare Worker, you'll:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Provide therapeutic, child-centred care in a safe home environment.
• Support children with daily routines, education and social development.
• Encourage positive behaviour through consistent boundaries.
• Work alongside therapists, social workers, schools and other professionals.
• Safeguard children and promote their wellbeing at all times.
• Help children develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Participate in fun activities, holidays and outings.
• Contribute to care planning and individual therapeutic support.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• A positive, child-centred approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes.
• Willingness to complete the Level 3 Diploma/QCF in Residential Childcare within the required timescale (if not already qualified).

Desirable

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience within residential care, education, youth work, fostering, supported accommodation or similar settings.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of 26,000 per year
• 62.75 per sleep-in
• Average of 7+ sleep-ins each month, increasing annual earnings to approximately 31,000+
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Support to achieve your Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
• Clinical and professional supervision
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced management team
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives

Why Join Us?

We believe every child deserves a safe, caring and therapeutic environment where they can thrive. Our team works together to provide stability, consistency and encouragement, helping children overcome challenges and move towards brighter futures.

If you're caring, resilient and ready for a rewarding career where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a lasting difference.

Residential Child Care Workers Ramsden Heath Essex CM11 up to £32000 per annum

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and committed Child Care Workers to join our residential team in our highly successful academy which holds a good Ofsted status.

Working with boys aged 10 -16 years who have social, emotional and mental health needs.

Staff need to be able to work as part of a team as well as use their own initiative in this fast paced and fun environment.

The residential team work closely with the school and aim to provide a balanced 24-hour curriculum to meet individual and group needs.

Staff must be caring, nurturing and fair to enable the students to develop positive and trusting relationships.

A good sense of humour is essential.

There is a strong emphasis on activities to learn new skills and to help develop confidence and self regulation.

Staff are encouraged and expected to take part by being enthusiastic and willing to support those that are struggling.

Residential Child Care Worker £26,694-£31,537 PA. Plus NJC Sleeping In Duty Payments-Depending on experience and qualifications.

Working Pattern for Residential Child Care Workers

• Hours: 40.75 hours per working week on a set rota, term time & inset days. Working 39 weeks per year.

Shifts

• Shifts include one day shift (7:30am-3:30pm) and four evening shifts (2:30pm-10:45pm) per week. No weekend shifts, public holiday or school holiday shifts required.

Main Responsibilities Residential Child Care Workers

The primary role of a Residential Child Care Worker is to support the students from the point of leaving school, during the evening and until the following morning when they go back off to school.

Once students arrive from school staff support them by making healthy snacks, agreeing activities, talking about their day and encouraging the students to have a shower and get changed.

Staff encourage students to choose at least one physical activity which staff will support and get involved with.

We then eat together at dinner time before going off for our second activity such as playing in the park, visiting the beach, playing on skateboards, playing board games, having a quiz or going to bowling/cinema/golf etc.

Later in the evening we help with school work, watch TV or a film before the students are supported to go to bed after a story or chat before staff complete evening reports.

In the morning staff wake the students to get ready and go off to breakfast ready for their school day. Staff are expected to attend residential holidays when needed and undertake driving duties as required.

Residential staff write and agree placement plans, risk assessments, activity rotas and review reports when required.

During the school day staff support in the school for on call duties, activity events and training. Throughout, staff participate in the general supervision of students, ensure that students adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour, give sensitive and effective care in a safe and supportive environment so that students enjoy a calm and relaxed group living experience.

Residential Child Care Workers must have:

Proven experience of/or a passion for learning, working with/caring for children and young people with SEMH.

NVQ Level 3 in Child/Young Persons Care, or equivalent, is strongly desirable.

Ability to use MS Word and Excel and Email or willingness to learn.

Driving licence qualifications to drive a D1 mini bus is desirable

With a current car driving license along with flexibility and willingness to use own car to transport students.

The ability to work as part of a highly effective team.

Enthusiastic, reliable and committed. Possess energy, vigor, perseverance, and empathy.

Ability to manage confidential data in a professional and sensitive way with an understanding of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances.

Ability to learn school policies and procedures.

Understand and implement the school's behaviour management policy.

Understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing.

Demonstrate a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role.

Residential Child Care Workers will be offered

School Term holidays

Recognition of continuous service

Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Free onsite car/bike parking at our Academy

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Wellbeing group

Access to excellent catering facilities when the kitchen is operational

A responsive, supportive and involved team

A Residential Academy that is fully committed to nurturing the potential in all of our pupils.

For more information about this Residential Child Care Worker opportunity contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care

Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Company: North Lakes Children's Services

Full Time/Permanent: Shift pattern- ad-hoc cover

Salary: £13.23 per hour

Location: Headsnook

About North Lakes

North Lakes Children's Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills click apply for full job details

Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Company: North Lakes Children's Services

Full Time/Permanent: Shift pattern- ad-hoc cover

Salary: £13.23 per hour

Location: Carlisle

About North Lakes

North Lakes Children's Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills click apply for full job details

Residential Child Support Worker - Cumbria

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Residential Child Support Workers to join our team, providing essential support within various children's homes across the North West locality. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with emotional and behavioural needs, including challenging behaviours, we encourage you to apply.

• Provide dedicated support to children within residential settings, addressing their emotional and behavioural needs.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviours with a focus on safety and well-being.
• Contribute to a nurturing and stable environment for the children.
• Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Travel to various residential homes within the locality, up to an hour's travel time.

• Day Rate: £15.35 per hour
• Waking Night Rate: £16.88 per hour
• Sleep-in Rate: £63.04 flat rate
• Flexible working arrangements for day shifts with sleeps.
• Opportunities to work across diverse locations in Cumbria, including Penrith, Carlisle, Wigton, Kendal, and Workington.
• A supportive team environment committed to your professional development.

• Minimum of 6 months of UK experience in residential children's services.
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the update service.
• Valid mandatory training certificates.
• Professional references from the past 3 years of employment/academics.
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Ideally, a car driver, though not essential.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days and nights.
• Ability to travel up to 1 hour to homes around the locality.
• Eligibility to work full-time hours in the UK (no 20-hour restrictions).

Please note: This role mandates a minimum of 36.5 hours per week. Therefore, we cannot accept applications from individuals holding a Skilled Worker/Student visa, as visa requirements may conflict with these hours.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and meet the requirements, please click the 'Apply' button or email your CV to Sumaira in Randstad Care Team

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Child Care Worker - Education

• SEND School
• Based in Peckham
• Full-time

We are currently are looking for Child Care Workers who are dedicated and passionate about supporting children in a school-based environment. Our school, which is based in Peckham, caters for children and young adults from 5-18 years old with varied SEND needs such as Profound Multiple learning difficulties, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties, Severe learning difficulties and Speech and language communication difficulties.

The ideal candidate would have experience with personal care, feeding, moving, handling and life skills. Your role as a Child Care Worker will be to support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis with their learning development and care needs while at school.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience supporting young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care
• Experience with PEG feeding/tube feeding
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively
• A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months

Benefits to you

• Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• Based in Peckham
• Term Time only
• Full registration can be completed remotely online
• School Hours 8.30am -4pm

Job Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Trained in moving and handling or willing to undertake the training
• Care based experience
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

"Empowering Learning Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."

Are you ready for a summer of fun? Get ready to start your new job this summer and embark on 6 weeks of adventures, activities, and days out as we make sure our children have a fantastic time making memories, enjoying new experiences and most importantly having fun in their school holidays!We are looking for a Residential Care Worker to join our amazing team as we prepare to welcome a new child to our home. If you love working with children, especially those who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, are dedicated to helping them grow and develop and want to provide a calm, nurturing presence, we'd love to hear from you.In return for your expertise and excellence, we'll also invest in you - offering the training, support, and development you need to deliver exceptional care. From in-house learning to clear career pathways, we're here to help you grow as far as your ambition takes you.Role HighlightsJob Title: Children's Residential Care WorkerLocation: Goole (DN14)Salary: £29,232 plus £80 per sleep ins Hours: 40 hours per week including weekends and bank holidaysThe Home: Beautiful 4-bedroom home with 2 established children, soon to be 3!The RoleAs our new Children's Residential Care Worker, you will:

• Work as part of a team to ensure the children are looked after 24/7, creating a safe, loving, nurturing home.
• Complete household tasks to ensure the home remains clean and tidy.
• Get to know the kids - what they like, what they need, and how to support them
• Provide calm, reassuring care
• Plan and prepare homecooked meals.
• Organise activities and events around hobbies, interests to capture imagination and engagement.
• Follow and update care plans, handover sheets and other relevant documentation
• Follow our therapeutic model to help them stay calm and feel safe during dysregulated moments
• Support school attendance and engagement.
• Be a team player creating a great working environment within the home
• Prioritise your continual development and be open to learning new things

• Resilient - You won't give up on a child, even on their toughest days
• Calm and consistent - You'll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours
• Caring - You'll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments
• Confident - You'll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice
• Flexible - You'll work a mixed rota of long days, evenings, sleep-ins, and weekends - we plan ahead but value your support when things change
• A driver - A full UK licence is essential to use our home's car for school runs and activities
• Safe to work with children - An enhanced DBS with child barred list check is required - if you don't have one, we will request a new one for you and get your registered on the DBS Update Service.

• We Seek Out - We're always looking for ways to do better
• We Welcome - We include, respect, and support everyone
• We Inspire - We believe in every person's potential
• We Speak Out - We advocate for what's right
• We Serve Others - We act with compassion and purpose

• Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are
• Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life
• Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them

• Funded training, qualifications & career progression across YMCA services
• Quarterly Campfires - celebrating our impact across the organisation
• Wellbeing package (after passing probation): 24/7 GP access, health/dental cashback, Employment Assistance Programme
• Minimum of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days with service
• Discounted YMCA childcare & holiday clubs
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Blue Light Card eligibility + 10% discount at YMCA Café and Malt Cross
• £80 per sleep in paid monthly with your salary.

Children s Residential Support Worker

£1000 Joining Bonus

Bright Futures, Inspired by You

Join Horizon Care and Education , one of the UK s leading providers of residential care and education, and help young people thrive, believe in themselves, and celebrate their uniqueness.

The Role:

• Support young people in daily life from school routines to hobbies and social activities.

• Create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic home environment.

• Build trusted relationships and provide consistent, compassionate care.

• Encourage personal growth and new experiences.

• Work collaboratively with professionals to support each child s care plan.

What You ll Need:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (essential)

• Genuine care, compassion, and reliability

• Strong role-modelling and relationship-building skills

• Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins

• Willingness to complete Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People Workforce

Why Join Horizon:

• Real Living Wage employer with competitive pay

• Taste card, Blue light & My Gym discounts

• Christmas bonus & Refer-a-Friend scheme

• Financial wellbeing support & life assurance

• Full induction, CPD & therapeutic SHINE training

• Supportive leaders who value your wellbeing

Make a lasting difference help shape brighter futures at Horizon.

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Harrow (HA6)

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a Children's Residential Home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation that is committed to delivering high-quality care, developing its people, and achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the home

• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance

• Develop and support a motivated residential care team

• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people

• Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards

• Build strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals

Requirements:

• Experience within Children's Residential Care

• Current Registered Manager or experienced Deputy Manager

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)

• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices

• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000

• Performance-related bonus

• Ongoing professional development

• Supportive leadership team

• Career progression opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference while leading a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Senior Residential Care Worker Children s Assessment Home - Whiteparish, Salisbury

£1,500 Welcome & Joining Bonus!

We are looking for dedicated Senior Behavioural Residential Support Workers at our new 3-bedroom Children s Assessment Home where we create a safe, nurturing environment where children receive structured assessments to support positive outcomes

We are looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.
• Manual UK driving licence.

The Role
You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to children experiencing challenges

• Support children during assessment placements
• Observe and record parenting interactions
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals
• Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe and document child interactions
• Support children with daily routines
• Produce detailed, evidence-based reports
• Maintain a safe and structured environment
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with children, young people
• Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Mental health support experience
• Having worked in secure units or residential/custodial settings
• Supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours
• Trauma-informed care and complex needs
• Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team.

We offer you:

• Access to Taste card, Blue light card and My Gym discounts!
• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period .
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders