Children's Residential Care Worker — Apprenticeship Path

Elephant Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Apprenticeship pathway

Job summary

Elephant Recruitment Group is hiring Residential Support Workers in Oxfordshire (OX3 & OX5). The role focuses on day-to-day care for young people in residential settings, building relationships, supporting education and personal development.

You don’t need a Level 3 qualification to apply; experience with children/young people matters. Apprenticeship routes (Level 3 or 4) are available, with sleep-in payments included in the salary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working directly with children or young people.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 or 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare.
• A child-focused approach and safeguarding understanding.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people in care.
• Support daily routines, education, activities and personal development.
• Help young people manage emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Provide consistent boundaries and reassurance.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a safe, welcoming home.
• Contribute to care plans, records and safeguarding practices.
• Support independence and confidence development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3/4 apprenticeship in residential childcare

Job description

Elephant Recruitment Group is hiring Residential Support Workers in Oxfordshire (OX3 & OX5). The role focuses on day-to-day care for young people in residential settings, building relationships, supporting education and personal development.

You don’t need a Level 3 qualification to apply; experience with children/young people matters. Apprenticeship routes (Level 3 or 4) are available, with sleep-in payments included in the salary.