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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.

Full time 37 hours

Typical shift patterns: 10am - 10pm,sleep-in followed by a 7am - 11am

CLOSING DATE 19th July

INTERVIEW COMMENCING 20th July

We are looking for a Residential Childcare Practitioner to join our 4 bed home in Reading. We welcome applications from both Qualified, experienced childcare workers and unqualified individuals who would like a change in direction.

We are proud to have achieved an outstanding Ofsted rating for the past two consecutive years and are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring individuals to join our team.

The role includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and regular sleep-in duties (1-2 per week), with an additional allowance of £50 per sleep-in.

This role can be challenging, with difficult days and stressful moments, but it is also incredibly rewarding. If you are resilient, compassionate, and committed to making a positive difference in a young person's life, we would love to hear from you.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Support children and young people with all aspects of daily living, including personal hygiene, health needs, administering medication, and developing independence and life skills.
• Build positive, trusting relationships through consistent care and positive role modelling, helping young people make safe and constructive choices.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times, recognising and responding appropriately to any concerns.
• Support children to access education, including assisting with homework, liaising with schools, and attending relevant meetings when required.
• Contribute to care planning by maintaining accurate records and providing information for placement plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk assessments.
• Work as part of a dedicated team, attending meetings and training, while participating in a rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties.

Responsibilities included above are not limited to.

Applicants requirements:

• A genuine commitment to engaging with children who have challenging behaviour and complex history.
• Ability to react calmly in stressful situations.
• The ability to create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
• Flexibility to undertake shift work including evening, weekends and bank holidays, and occasional sleep-ins.
• The ability to be a good role model.
• High personal and professional standards.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce (or willingness to complete).
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence (Preferred).

Benefits include:

• Entitlement to 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Progressive pay scale.
• Enhanced employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Training, including additional training to support progression
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension scheme
• Staff incentives, achievement awards
• Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through the high street and online

All candidates will be subject to Safer Recruitment and DBS checks.

CLOSING DATE 19th July

INTERVIEW COMMENCING 20th July

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

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

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including:

• Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills
• Supporting young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities
• Conducting Supervisions for staff members
• Manage the home effectively in the absence of the Deputy or Manager
• Effectively lead shifts, direct and support colleagues
• Manage health and safety processes in the home including the implementation and monitoring of risk assessments
• To support the induction of colleagues into the home
• To be responsible for safeguarding and actively promoting the welfare of children and young people

How you ll be rewarded:

• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards earn up to £2500 per referral!
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
• Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development
• Comprehensive and tailored 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
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
• Employee assistance programme free, confidential support
• Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We re in this together
• Supportive management and senior leaders
• High quality CPD opportunities
• Free eye checks.

If you re passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team.

An opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join a well-established children's residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people.

As a Support Worker, you will be supporting children and young people in a residential setting to promote safety, independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive daily living skills.

This role offers minimum salary of £29,000and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Supporting children and young people with day-to-day routines and personal development
• Involve children in their care, respecting their choices, needs, and wishes.
• Understand each child s background, reflect on practice, and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Build professional, person-centred relationships as Key Worker.
• Support daily living needs, including:
  • Hygiene, appearance, and personal care
  • Healthy nutrition choices
  • Medication administration per policy
  • Attending appointments
  • Reporting health, safety, or welfare concerns
  • Encouraging activities, leisure, trips, and holidays
  • Following behaviour support and risk assessments
  • Accurate record keeping and reporting

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children s Support Worker, Therapeutic Care Practitioner, Support Practitioner, Children s Care Worker, Children s Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Childcare Worker or in a similar role.
• Experience working with children and young people in a care, residential, or support environment
• Relevant health and social care qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Understanding of children s development, trauma, and the impact of adverse experiences is beneficial
• Awareness of safeguarding practices and commitment to child protection
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join a dedicated residential care team and positively impact the lives of children and young people.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

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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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well-established children's residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support within a residential setting, acting as a mentor for junior staff and supporting children's emotional and developmental needs.

This role offers a minimum salary of £35,000and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
• Leading shifts and supporting junior staff to follow best practice and organisational policies.
• Assisting children with daily routines, including personal care, nutrition, and health appointments.
• Administering medication in line with organisational policies.
• Supporting children's participation in leisure, educational, and community activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning and case files.
• Participating in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.
• Acting as a role model and mentor, promoting a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Undertaking flexible working patterns, including sleep-in duties and 24-hour rota shifts.

You will be responsible for:

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Support Worker, Therapeutic Care Practitioner, Support Practitioner, Children's Care Worker, Children's Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Have 2 years of experience in residential Children's home or in a similar setting.
• Experience supporting children or young people in residential care or similar settings
• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and relevant legislation.
• Full UK/EU driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance.

Apply now for this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while developing your career within a respected residential service.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.