Children's Residential Care Worker

Bedspace Trust; Alsager; On-site; GBP 28,400 - 38,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins included

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

Bedspace provides dedicated residential care for children aged 8 to 18, working within a close-knit team to create a loving, safe environment. You will contribute to care plans and support each child with dignity, kindness and respect, including sleep-ins as part of a structured rota.

The role involves safeguarding duties, driving to activities when needed, and collaborating with colleagues to maintain high standards of care in our homes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a residential setting.
• Awareness of safeguarding and risk management.
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Must be 21 years or over due to industry regulations.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and care for children in a residential setting.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Maintain open communication with children, families and team members.
• Drive children to appointments and activities as needed.
• Document progress and incidents using IT systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care quality.
• Foster positive, respectful relationships with children.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Safeguarding awareness

Driving licence

Teamwork & communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: Alsager

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Department: Children’s Residential (Children’s Care Work)

Salary: £33,674.88 incl sleeps + benefits

Full Time 37.5 Hours - Salary is £33,674.88 per annum inclusive of sleeps.

Part Time 24 Hours - Salary is £22,304.64 per annum inclusive of sleeps.

Shift pattern – includes weekends and sleep‑ins. 4‑week rolling rota; sleeps are 8 across the rota for full‑time time and 6 for part‑time workers. Shifts are typically 2:30pm - 10:30pm / 7:00am - 3:00pm.

About The Role

At Bedspace, our singular mission is clear: to profoundly impact the lives of the people we care for and support. Our unwavering commitment extends to children and young people, driving the expansion of our children's home network. Our homes are designed to provide a secure and nurturing environment, fostering a family‑style atmosphere that promotes positive relationships and establishes strong bonds between children and our dedicated staff.

You will work in the residential home providing a loving and caring environment to children aged 8 – 18 years. Working with a close‑knit team, you will be supported every step of the way by our dedicated professionals. You will contribute to our great culture which ensures each child is treated with understanding, dignity, kindness and respect.

About You

Do you have experience working with vulnerable children? This is an exciting time to join Bedspace as we have ambitious growth plans – giving you the opportunity to gain a qualification, skills and development and build a great career with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and care for children in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well‑being.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans tailored to each child's needs.
• Maintain open communication with children, families, and team members to foster a supportive environment.
• Drive children to appointments and activities as needed, ensuring timely arrivals.
• Document progress and any incidents accurately, utilising IT systems for record‑keeping.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of care provided.
• Form positive relationships with children based on respect and openness

Requirements

• Experience working with children in a residential setting
• Have an awareness of safeguarding from harm and the ability to assess and manage risk
• Ideally you will have Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Aged 21 and over due to industry regulations.
• Must have a full UK valid Driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

About Us

We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple – to transform the lives of the people we support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, during 25 years of Bedspace we’ve supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives. Bedspace was also named Most Dedicated Community Housing Organisation 2025!

Bedspace Resource Limited is a Disability Confident Committed employer, committed to inclusive recruitment, accessible vacancies, reasonable adjustments, and ongoing support for disabled employees.

At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. This role involves direct work with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of our rigorous recruitment and selection process, we carry out comprehensive vetting checks—including an Enhanced DBS and employment references—to ensure all appointed individuals are suitable to work with the people we support.

If you are offered the role, references will be requested for all positions involving work with children or vulnerable adults. You must also provide a full employment history in your CV, with clear explanations for any gaps.

Please note that Bedspace is currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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