Childrens Residential Care Worker
CareTech, Cardington, England, United Kingdom
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week, salary £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (£26,895 - £27,684.80 per annum). Rotational basis with 4 weeks advance rota.
Shift patterns: 2–3 shifts per week (typical pattern 2 on 4 off). Sleep-in shifts awarded £30 per shift.
Closing Date: Saturday 31 January 2026. No sponsorship.
Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? We are searching for Children and Young Persons Residential Support Workers to join our home, establishing meaningful relationships and providing support to young people aged 11–17 in a CSE residential setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing emotional support during challenging times.
* Building strong and healthy relationships to help children and young people learn to trust again.
* Acting as a key worker for one of the young people.
* Helping them build resilience and self-confidence.
* Teaching boundaries and healthy relationship skills.
* Fostering ambition and supporting goal achievement.
* Offering support in educational pursuits.
* Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for planning meetings.
* Empowering young people to participate in decision‑making.
* Advocating in meetings involving the young person.
* Encouraging community engagement and off‑site activities.
* Meeting needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.).
Qualifications / Experience / Requirements
* Minimum age 21 years old.
* Full UK driving licence preferable.
* No prior experience necessary; commitment and passion required.
* Attendance at a 2‑week training programme required.
* Availability for sleep‑in shifts.
Benefits
* £30 additional payment per sleep‑in shift.
* Enhanced DBS covered.
* Comprehensive induction and training.
* 2–3 shifts per week for work/life balance.
* Automatic enrolment to complete NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce after 6‑month probation.
* Rota provided 4 weeks in advance.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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