Children's Care Worker

Rockhoppercs; Tendring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing helpline

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Life cover

Job summary

Rockhopper Children's Services in Tendring is seeking a Residential Children’s Care Worker to provide a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

You will support children in your care, helping them build confidence, independence and essential life skills while working closely with a supportive team.

We offer ongoing development and training, including the opportunity to gain a level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare with a £1000 bonus if completed within 12 months.

Qualifications

• A caring and empathetic nature
• Experience working with children and young people with complex and mental health needs
• Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude
• A passion for making a difference in young lives

Responsibilities

• Support and care for children in a safe environment
• Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills
• Work closely with a team to provide emotional and practical support
• Ensure every child feels valued and heard

Job description

Job Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Details:

Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Residential Children’s Care Worker to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive!

What you’ll be doing:

• Support and care for children in a safe environment
• Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills
• Work closely with a team to provide emotional and practical support
• Ensure every child feels valued and heard

What we’re looking for:

• A caring and empathetic nature
• Experience working with children and young people with complex and mental health needs
• Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude
• A passion for making a difference in young lives

Why work for us?

• Supportive and friendly staff team
• Ongoing development and training, including the opportunity to gain a level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare (plus £1000 bonus if completed within 12 months!)
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same and you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Rockhopper Children's Services, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

We specialise in supporting children and young people who have Social Emotional Behavioural difficulties, Mental Health difficulties and additional needs/difficulties including Attachment disorders, Trauma, Mild to Moderate Autism, ADHD, ODD, Conduct disorder, eating Disorders, Anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, mood disorders, gender identity disorder, adjustment disorder, self-harm, ligature amongst other difficulties. We support our children to access appropriate education provision, be this mainstream or otherwise up until the completion of their GCSE years and beyond in to further education, apprenticeships, training, or employment.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Address:

Rockhopper Children's Services,
Unit 7, Brook Business Centre,
Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge,
UB8 2FX

We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and young people and safeguarding is the responsibility of us all.