Overview
Residential Care Worker – Children and Young People, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) in a 4 Bed Residential Home, Calderdale. Full Time – Permanent – 52 weeks per year. Salary: £31,022 – £33,699 (Plus Sleep allowance £4,484 per year, 2 Sleeps per week).
What We're Looking For
We are seeking compassionate, resilient and dedicated Residential Care Workers to join a therapeutic children\'s residential service supporting boys aged 5-17 with complex SEMH needs. This is an opportunity to be part of a nurturing and supportive environment where relationships, understanding and trauma-informed care are at the heart of everything we do. Working within a therapeutic model based on PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy), you will help children develop emotional resilience, positive relationships and the confidence to build brighter futures.
The Role
As a Residential Care Worker, you will provide therapeutic, child-centred support within a residential setting, helping young people feel safe, valued and able to thrive. You will:
* Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
* Support daily routines including education, appointments, activities and personal care
* Promote emotional wellbeing, independence and resilience
* Act as a positive role model and advocate for children\'s voices and rights
* Follow individual care plans and behaviour support strategies
* Work collaboratively with families, social workers and safeguarding partners
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews
The role involves shift work including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
Responsibilities
* Provide therapeutic, child-centred support within a residential setting
* Help children feel safe, valued and able to thrive
* Build relationships and maintain professional boundaries
What You'll Receive
Salary:
* Trainee Residential Care Worker: £30,024 – £30,518
* Residential Care Worker: £31,022 – £33,699
Staff wellbeing and development are at the centre of the organisation\'s culture, with a strong focus on professional growth and work-life balance.
Benefits
* Comprehensive induction and onboarding programme
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Reflective supervision and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support including counselling and therapy access
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Free onsite parking
* Staff meals provided
* Retail, lifestyle and travel discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wellbeing activities and dedicated wellbeing time
* Staff recognition events and celebrations
Safeguarding
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a safer recruitment process including references, enhanced DBS checks and online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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