Job Description
Location: Exceptional Care, Southport Area
Children’s Residential Child Care Worker - Children's Residential Home
Ready for a job that truly matters? Join Exceptional Care and help change young lives every single day.
Location: Skelmersdale | Pay: £12.37 (non-qualified) – £13.50/hr (qualified)+ £60 sleep-in | Shifts: 2 on / 4 off
We’re a leading therapeutic children’s care provider in the Northwest, looking for caring, resilient, and passionate individuals to support young people aged 8–17. We’re dedicated to delivering consistent, compassionate care that helps young people feel safe, supported, and understood.
Working with young people from complex backgrounds—including those with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), high-risk challenging behaviour, and learning/behavioural challenges—you will deliver high-quality, compassionate support that meets their unique needs.
What’s in it for you?
Paid Training & Qualifications In Line With Policies
Career growth & ongoing support
Structured progression & development plans
Length of Service Holiday Scheme – Awarding 1 additional paid day per year up to 3 years
Long Service Award Voucher - £200 for 2 years, £400 for 5 years and £600 for 10 years
Outstanding service employee of the year award -£3,000 voucher based award
£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus
Gym membership & healthcare perks (Medicash)
Employee Assistance Programme
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About The Role
Your role:
As a Residential Child Care Worker, you’ll be a vital part of a supportive, dedicated team, creating a safe, loving, and stable home for young people. You’ll build strong, trusting relationships, become someone they can count on, and support their emotional, physical, and practical needs every day.
You’ll work closely with professionals and agencies to ensure each child feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be the positive influence that helps shape a brighter future.
You Will Contribute To Exceptional Care’s Ambition To Provide Outstanding Care And Transformative Support For Children And Young People. You’ll Champion Our Company Values
Professionalism Respect Integrity Development Equality
Want to be the person a child can count on?
If you’ve got a Level 3/4 qualification (or willing to work towards), 1+ year experience in a children's residential setting, and a big heart - apply now and be the difference.
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Skills Needed
Required Criteria
* 6-12 months experience within Childrens Residential Setting
Desired Criteria
* Driver (preferred)
* NVQ L3 / L4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce (preferred or willing to work towards)
Closing DateTuesday 30th September, 2025
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryFrom £12.37 Hourly to £13.50 Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr