Children's Residential Care Worker — Training & Perks

New Reflexions; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Getaways

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on shift

Bank holiday bonus

Job summary

New Reflexions is seeking a Residential Care Worker to join our team across Shropshire, Powys and Staffordshire. We offer full-time and part-time roles with comprehensive training, sleep-ins, and a clear development pathway to leadership.

You will build positive relationships with young people, support daily routines, school life and life-skills activities, and work with families and professionals to deliver personalised care.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help
• A calm and reliable nature in challenging situations
• Willingness to complete (fully funded) QCF Level 3 training
• A true passion for supporting and inspiring children to thrive
• Right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to cover shifts

Responsibilities

• Build positive, supportive relationships with young people up to 18.
• Assist with daily routines such as self-care, household tasks, and emotional wellbeing.
• Participate in school life and lead educational and life skills activities.
• Encourage development through structured activities, education support, and community engagement.
• Promote independence and choice while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.
• Work as part of a team to deliver care plans, track progress, and communicate with families and professionals.
• Follow a shift pattern (with sleep-ins)
• Part-time options (60, 90, or 120 hrs/month) and full-time options (Sleep-ins)

Skills

Driving Licence

Compassion

Patience

Calm under pressure

Willingness to train

Right to work in UK

Flexible shifts

Job description

New Reflexions is seeking a Residential Care Worker to join our team across Shropshire, Powys and Staffordshire. We offer full-time and part-time roles with comprehensive training, sleep-ins, and a clear development pathway to leadership.

You will build positive relationships with young people, support daily routines, school life and life-skills activities, and work with families and professionals to deliver personalised care.