Residential Care Worker – UK Visa Sponsorship
Location: The Beeches, UK
Hours: Full time – 40hrs each week (including sleep‑in, weekends and shifts)
Salary: £27,497 per annum + up to £700 additional compensation per month for sleep‑in shifts.
Shift Pattern: 1 day on, 2 days off rotation
Overtime Paid at time and a quarter (x1.25) after minimum 40 hours worked
Visa Sponsorship: Available for suitable candidates seeking this position.
Responsibilities
* Creating a safe, warm and supportive atmosphere for young people
* Developing positive and trusting relationships that allow young people to flourish
* Contributing to and supporting individual care plans and daily routines
* Keeping proper records, logs and written reports
* Promoting independence, emotional well‑being and good life skills
Qualifications
* Experience working with children and young people in a care, education or support context (preferable)
* International experience in related jobs will be considered
* Level 3 Children & Young People’s Residential Care (or comparable abroad qualification) preferable; enrolment after probation supported
* Right to work in the UK or eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route
* Positive, adaptive, resilient and a good team player attitude
Benefits
* Straightforward career progression to Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
* Ongoing hands‑on learning and development
* Chances for growth and responsibility within the organisation
* Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support)
* Access to GP when it suits you
* Good team culture
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Birthday recognition
* Well‑being days to support colleagues when they need them
* 2 on, 1 off shift pattern with transparent team‑based rotas
* Pension with NEST including employer contributions
* Discounts through Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
* Service appreciation awards from 1 year onwards
* Parking on site when available
* Casual attire
About the Employer
Silver Birch Care Holdings Ltd is a licensed UK visa sponsor and provides high quality education, lodging, care and support for children and young people aged 6 to 25 across the UK, operating over 60 homes and supported living services.
Contact
SilverBirch Healthcare, Northampton, England
174 High Street, North London, E6 2JA, United Kingdom
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