Children's Residential Care Worker — Grow, Learn & Make a Difference

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

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.