Children's Residential Care Worker

Connective Care Group; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card access

Refer a Friend Scheme

Ongoing training and CPD

Company pension scheme

Enhanced overtime rates

On-site parking

Paid training

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Excel & Emerge Care seeks a dedicated Children’s Residential Care Worker to support children and young people in a safe, structured setting in Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe. You will work within a team, following care plans and safeguarding protocols to provide day-to-day care and emotional support.

The role emphasises trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches, professional boundaries and strong record-keeping, with shifts including weekends and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a caring, patient and child-focused approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Reliability, resilience and professionalism are required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Strong observation and accurate written record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding safeguarding and children's welfare is important.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Provide consistent day-to-day care and emotional support.
• Support routines, activities, education and personal development.
• Encourage independence and life skills.
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and daily reports.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Respond to challenging situations and behaviours appropriately.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Align with the home's standards and Ofsted expectations.
• Participate in shifts, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication skills

Reliability & professionalism

Professional boundaries

Observation & records

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Willingness to training

Trauma-informed care

UK driving licence

Age 21 or over

Job description

Children's Residential Care Worker

Locations: Stoke-on-Trent & Crewe, Cheshire and Staffordshire

Industry: Children's Residential Care | Ofsted-Regulated Services

Excel & Emerge Care is seeking Children's Residential Care Worker candidates to join our residential childcare teams supporting children and young people in a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

This is an opportunity to work within the Children's Residential Care sector, supporting young people in an Ofsted-regulated residential setting. We are looking for reliable, compassionate and professional individuals who can provide consistent day-to-day support and help children and young people develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.

About the Role

As a Children's Residential Care Worker, you will contribute to the day-to-day running of a residential children's home and provide direct care and support to children and young people.

You will work as part of a team to maintain a safe, stable and supportive home environment while following individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and the organisation's therapeutic approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive and professional relationships with children and young people
• Provide consistent day-to-day care and emotional support
• Support routines, activities, education and personal development
• Encourage independence and positive life skills
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments
• Maintain accurate and timely records and daily reports
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations and behaviours
• Work effectively with colleagues, families and external professionals
• Support the home's standards in line with relevant legislation and Ofsted expectations
• Participate in shifts, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins

About You

We are looking for people who can demonstrate:

• A caring, patient and child-focused approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, resilience and professionalism
• The ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Good observation and written record-keeping skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• An understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare
• A willingness to undertake training and professional development
• A commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• A full UK driving licence
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over

Previous experience in children's residential care, social care, support work, education, healthcare, youth work or another relevant setting may be beneficial. Relevant training and qualifications will also be considered.

Career Development

The role provides an opportunity to develop a long-term career within Children's Residential Care.

With appropriate experience, qualifications and development, progression opportunities may include:

• Senior Residential Support Worker
• Deputy Manager
• Registered Manager
• Responsible Individual

Ongoing training, professional development and CPD are provided to support colleagues in their roles.

Why Join Excel & Emerge Care?

We aim to provide a supportive working environment where colleagues have access to training, development and practical support.

Benefits include:

• Private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card access
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• High-quality CPD
• Bespoke therapeutic-model training and support
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced overtime rates above contractual hours
• Company events
• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Paid training
• Health and well being programme
• Employee and store discounts
• Flexible, future-focused working environment

Working Pattern

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Shift work, including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays. The service operates throughout the year.

Salary: £27,750 - £36,739 per year*

Sleep-in payment: £57.20 per sleep-in

*Salary is dependent on qualifications and the required minimum number of sleep-ins per month.

Additional enhanced rates may apply for overtime worked above contractual hours.

Location

Opportunities are available across Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe, with the exact workplace location confirmed during the recruitment process.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship or 20-hour contracts for this position.