We are supporting a well-established provider as they expand both new and existing Childrens EBD services across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. They are now looking to appoint multiple Residential Care Workers and Team Leadersto join their small, stable and therapeutic homes.
Whether you are newly qualified, progressing through your Level 3, or an experienced Senior/Team Leader, there are opportunities available at several sites, offering long-term development and a positive working culture.
Salary & Benefits
Residential Care Workers (unqualified): from £31,654.90
Qualified Level 3+: from £34,302
Team Leaders: from £36,358
(All salaries inclusive of sleep pay and set to increase)
Additional benefits include:
Sleep-ins paid during annual leave (£55 per sleep)
Overtime paid at time-and-a-quarter beyond base hours (171 hours)
Christmas bonuses
Ofsted performance bonuses
Opportunities for progression across a growing group
Support with qualifications and professional development
The Roles
You will be supporting children and young people aged 817 with emotional and behavioural difficulties within small, nurturing residential settings.
Key duties include:
Providing consistent, trauma-informed care and daily support
Promoting independence, emotional wellbeing and positive routines
Supporting children with education, activities and community engagement
Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and incident reporting
Working as part of a stable, supportive staff team
Participating in rotas including sleep-ins (paid and included in salary)
Team Leader roles additionally include:
Leading shifts and guiding staff practice
Ensuring documentation, safeguarding and reporting standards are maintained
Supporting the management team with development of the home
What Were Looking For
Experience within childrens residential care (EBD preferred)
Level 3 Residential Childcare (or working toward) for senior roles
Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to child-centred care
Resilience, compassion and the ability to build positive relationships
A stable, reliable and professional approach to teamwork
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a supportive, growing organisation with excellent development opportunities, we would welcome yourapplication.
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