Children's Residential Child Care Worker

SeeMeHired; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare agency is seeking a Residential Child Care Worker in Ormskirk to provide a safe and loving environment for young people. Responsibilities include supporting emotional and practical needs, building trusting relationships, and collaborating with professionals. Qualified candidates should have a Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Care and at least 6 to 12 months of relevant experience. Benefits include paid training, career growth opportunities, and various perks.

Benefits

Paid training and qualifications

Career growth and ongoing support

Structured progression plans

Length of Service Holiday Scheme

Long Service Award vouchers

Employee of the year award

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 to 12 months of experience in a children’s residential setting.
• Driver's license preferred.
• NVQ L3/L4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce preferred or willing to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and stable home for young people.
• Support emotional, physical, and practical needs of children.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure children's safety and empowerment.

Skills

Child development

Building trusting relationships

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Care

Job description

Job Overview

Your role: As a Residential Child Care Worker, you'll be a vital part of a supportive, dedicated team, creating a safe, loving, and stable home for young people. You'll build strong, trusting relationships, become someone they can count on, and support their emotional, physical, and practical needs every day. You'll work closely with professionals and agencies to ensure each child feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. This is more than a job – it's a chance to be the positive influence that helps shape a brighter future.

You will contribute to Exceptional Care's ambition to provide outstanding care and transformative support for children and young people.

Company Values

• Professionalism
• Respect
• Integrity
• Development
• Equality

Qualifications & Experience

If you have a Level 3/4 qualification (or are willing to work towards one) and at least 6 to 12 months of experience in a children’s residential setting, you’re qualified. We also prefer:

• 1+ year experience in a children's residential setting.
• Driver's license (preferred).
• NVQ L3/L4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce (preferred or willing to work towards).

Location & Pay

Location: Ormskirk

Pay: £12.37 (non‑qualified) – £13.50 / hr (qualified) + £60 sleep‑in. Shifts: 2 on / 4 off.

Benefits

• Paid training & qualifications in line with policies.
• Career growth & ongoing support.
• Structured progression & development plans.
• Length of Service Holiday Scheme – awarding 1 additional paid day per year up to 3 years.
• Long Service Award: Voucher £200 for 2 years, £400 for 5 years and £600 for 10 years.
• Outstanding service employee of the year award – £3,000 voucher‑based award.
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus.
• Gym membership & healthcare perks (Medicash).
• Employee Assistance Programme.