Children's Residential Care Worker

Additional Resources; Sefton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

NEST pension scheme

Career development

Employee recognition awards

Casual dress code

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking a Children's Residential Care Worker to join a dedicated team supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural and complex needs. The role is full-time (approx.

40 hours per week) with sleep-in shifts and a basic salary £28,230-£29,270, with realistic total earnings up to £37,550 including sleep-ins. You will build trusting relationships, contribute to care plans, maintain safeguarding, and work with families and professionals to provide

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people and making a positive difference in their lives.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach, with the ability to build trusting relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a responsible and professional attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding, promoting children's welfare and providing consistent, high-quality care.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep‑ins as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children and young people, helping them feel safe, valued and supported.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and support their development.
• Support children with emotional and behavioural difficulties using a patient and compassionate approach.
• Contribute to individual care plans, risk assessments and daily records, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Encourage independence, participation in education, hobbies, social activities and community life.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure appropriate support.

Skills

Genuine passion for helping children

Patience and resilience

Good communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Children's Residential Care Worker to join a dedicated provider supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural and complex needs.

This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference by helping young people build confidence, develop independence and thrive in a safe, supportive home.

The full-time position offers approximately 40 hours per week, including sleep-in shifts, a basic salary of £28,230 - £29,270 depending on qualifications, and potential annual earnings of up to £37,550 including sleep-in payments.

Previous residential childcare experience is desirable but not essential, with comprehensive training and funded qualifications available.

What We Are Looking For:

• Providing high-quality care and emotional support to children and young people, helping them feel safe, valued and supported.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people and supporting their physical, emotional, social and educational development.
• Supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), complex trauma and challenging situations using a patient and compassionate approach.
• Contributing to individual care plans, risk assessments and daily records, ensuring information is accurate and safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Encouraging independence, positive behaviour and participation in education, hobbies, social activities and community life.
• Supporting young people through difficult situations, providing guidance, reassurance and consistent care.
• Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure children receive appropriate support.
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming and well‑organised residential environment in accordance with Ofsted standards and company procedures.

Essential:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people and making a positive difference in their lives.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach, with the ability to build trusting relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a responsible and professional attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding, promoting children's welfare and providing consistent, high-quality care.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep‑ins as required.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in children's residential care, social care, supported living, youth work or a similar support environment.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People, or an accepted equivalent qualification.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties or complex trauma.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Children s Residential Care Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children s Residential Support Worker, Children s Residential Worker, Residential Care Worker, Support Worker, Care Worker, Childcare Worker or in a similar role.

What's on Offer:

• Basic salary of £28,230 - £29,270 per annum, depending on qualifications.
• £60 allowance for each sleep-in completed, paid in addition to basic salary.
• Potential annual earnings of approximately £36,510 - £37,550 including illustrative sleep-in payments.
• Overtime opportunities, when available and agreed, paid at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for qualifying shifts.
• Full-time contract averaging approximately 40 hours per week, with typically 12 shifts per month of 14.5 hours plus associated sleep-ins.
• Fully funded childcare qualification and comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Monthly employee recognition awards.
• Casual dress code.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Potential earnings are based on approximately three sleep-ins per week over 46 working weeks. Payments depend on shifts worked, are not guaranteed and are not payable during annual leave. Willingness to undertake allocated sleep-in duties is required.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, verification of the right to work in the UK and two professional references, including one from the most recent employer.

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