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inploi; The Pines; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Career pathways into leadership roles

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

OnDemand GP access

Team culture and support

28 days holiday

Birthday recognition

Wellbeing days

Pension with NEST

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Long service awards

On-site parking

Relaxed dress code

Job summary

Silver Birch Care Holdings is seeking caring Residential Care Workers to join The Beeches team in the UK. You will be a positive role model, support young people, and help create a safe, nurturing home environment.

We offer funded qualifications, clear career pathways, 28 days holiday, wellbeing support, and a values-driven culture. Full UK driving license preferred; 40-hour weeks with sleep-ins and shifts, plus pension and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in residential childcare is helpful but not required.
• We are looking for compassionate, patient individuals with strong listening and communication skills.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work toward it.
• Full UK driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming, and supportive home environment.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with young people.
• Support daily activities, routines, and goals.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work as part of a team to help young people achieve the best outcomes.
• Keep clear and accurate records to support care and development.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Good listeners

Communicators

Resilient

Dependable

Willing to learn

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Are You Looking for a Career Where You Can Make a Difference?

Do you enjoy helping others, building positive relationships, and supporting young people to reach their potential? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team atThe BeechesasResidential Care Workers. Whether you're already experienced in care or are looking to start a rewarding career working with children and young people, we provide the training and support to help you succeed.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that creates a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where young people can thrive, grow in confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

As a Residential Care Worker, you will be a positive role model and source of support for young people in our care. Every day is different, and you'll have the chance to make a genuine impact by helping children and young people feel safe, valued, and supported.

You will:

• Create a warm, welcoming, and supportive home environment
• Build trusting and positive relationships with young people
• Support young people with daily activities, routines, and goals
• Encourage confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing
• Work as part of a team to help young people achieve the best possible outcomes
• Keep clear and accurate records to support their care and development

What We Looking For

Prior experience in residential childcare is great, but you don't need it to be successful in this role. We're looking for people who are:

• Compassionate and patient
• Good listeners and communicators
• Positive, resilient, and dependable
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or want to work towards)
• Full UK drivers license (preferred)

If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can make a lasting difference in a young person's life, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Hours: 40 hours per week (including sleep-ins, weekends, and shifts)

Pay:£13.22 per hour + £70.50 per sleep-in

In addition you will:

• Build Your Career
  • Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into TeamLeader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
  • Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands-on experience
  • Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
• 24/7 access toconfidentialsupportthrough our Employee Assistance Programme
• OnDemand GP access
• A strong team culture where peoplesupporteach other day-to-day
• Work That Works for You
  • 28 days holiday (inclusiveof bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Birthday Recognition – Celebrating our people on their special day
  • Wellbeing days tosupportstaff when needed
  • Team-based working patterns
• Be Part of Something Bigger
  • Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzaniasupportinglocal communities
  • A values-led organisation focused on making a genuine difference — not just commercially, but socially
• The Essentials
  • Pension with NEST
  • Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
  • Employee referral bonus scheme
  • Long service recognition awards
  • On-site parking (where available)
  • Relaxed dress code

About Silver Birch Care Holdings

Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high-quality education,supportedaccommodation, residential care, and specialistsupportfor children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK.

We are a family owned provider,drivenby ourcommitmentto care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector.Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services andsupportcharities around the world.

Through our family of services – including Silver Birch Care, Silver Birch Care (Residential Services), The Beeches, Benecare, and Clover Childcare Services, alongside our twoindependentspecialist schools – we operate more than 60 children's homes andsupportedliving services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk.

We are proud that Clover Childcare Services is the UK’s first Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Residential Certified Organisation, reflecting our strongcommitmentto trauma-informed and attachment-focused care.

Working in partnership with over 60 local authorities, wesupportchildren and young people to overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and build the skills they need to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives.

Our experienced and dedicated teamsnurtureeveryindividual, ensuring theyfeelsafe,supported, and valued.

Safeguarding

Silver Birch Care Holdings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks, in line with relevant statutory guidance and regulatory requirements. This includes satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, where applicable, an equivalent international check.

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