Childrens Residential Support Worker

Caretech; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community services provider is seeking compassionate individuals for the role of Residential Care Worker. This rewarding position involves supporting children and young people to thrive, while offering emotional support and fostering personal growth. With comprehensive training provided and flexible shifts, this role promises a meaningful career path in residential care.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS covered

Comprehensive induction and training provided

2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance

Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
• Full UK driving license preferable but not essential.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support during challenging times.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports.
• Encouraging community engagement and attending off-site activities.

Job description

Location

Swadlincote

Contract

Full Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Salary

£12.69 to £13.31 per hour

Closing Date

Sunday 3 August 2025

CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions.

We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care.

We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first class care.

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated person seeking an exciting career in residential care? Do you have the passion and drive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for enthusiastic residential care workers to join our amazing team, building strong relationships and fostering a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment to the children and young people in our care.

No two days are the same in this dynamic and fulfilling role! From planning engaging activities and providing one-on-one support to accompanying young people on off-site trips, each day presents new challenges and opportunities. As a residential care worker, you’ll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices.

For this role, whilst experience is preferred it is not necessary – if you have a positive, can-do attitude and the passion to make a real, meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people then this is the perfect role for you!

What We Offer

• £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (dependant on experience) PLUS an additional £30 per sleep in
• A full two weeks of paid training before starting the role
• Overtime rate of x1.25
  
  

Our Shift Patterns

• 2 – 3 shifts per week on a full-time basis
• Our shift patterns are 2 days in, 4 days off – sleep ins are mandatory.
  
  

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing emotional support during challenging times
• Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
• Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.
• Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future
• Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
• Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
• Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.)
  
  

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
• Full UK driving license preferable but not essential
• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts
  
  

Benefits

• £30 additional payment per sleep-in shift
• Enhanced DBS covered
• Comprehensive induction and training provided
• 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
• Rota provided 4 weeks in advance
  
  

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a thorough background check.

Join our team and help shape brighter futures!

Job Description

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