Residential care worker

Silver Birch Care Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension with NEST

Discounts via Sage Employee Benefits

Employee referral bonus scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Silver Birch Care Holdings is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker to join The Beeches in Northampton. You will support young people with daily living, build positive relationships, and help implement care plans in a safe, nurturing home.

The role covers 40 hours per week including sleep-ins and weekends, with a view to developing essential life skills and confidence in the young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people preferred.
• Passion for supporting and caring for young people.
• Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Residential Care or willingness to work towards.
• Positive, resilient and team-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, safe and supportive environment for young people.
• Build positive relationships and support daily routines.
• Assist with care plans and record keeping.
• Promote independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Support transitions and participate in shift patterns.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for care

Level 3 residential care

Team player

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Residential Care

Job description

Children’s Residential Care Worker
Hours: 40 hours per week (including sleep-ins, weekends, and shifts)
Pay: £13.22 per hour + £70.50 per sleep-in

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives?

We are looking for caring and committed Residential Care Workers to join our team in The Beeches. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where they can grow, develop, and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

As a Residential Care Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people in their daily lives, helping them build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a warm, safe, and supportive environment
• Building positive relationships with young people
• Supporting care plans and daily routines
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Promoting independence and emotional wellbeing

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people (preferred)
• A genuine passion for supporting and caring for young people
• Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Residential Care (or willingness to work towards)
• A positive, resilient, and team-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What We Offer

• Build Your Career
  • Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
  • Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands-on experience
  • Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
• Feel Supported
  • 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • OnDemand GP access
  • A strong team culture where people support each other day-to-day
• Work That Works for You
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Birthday Recognition – Celebrating our people on their special day
  • Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
  • Team-based working patterns
• Be Part of Something Bigger
  • Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
  • A values-led organisation focused on making a genuine difference — not just commercially, but socially
• The Essentials
  • Pension with NEST
  • Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
  • Employee referral bonus scheme
  • Long service recognition awards
  • On-site parking (where available)
  • Relaxed dress code

About Silver Birch Care Holdings

Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high-quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK.

We are a family owned provider, driven by our commitment to care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector. Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services and support charities around the world.

Through our family of services – including Silver Birch Care, Silver Birch Care (Residential Services), The Beeches, Benecare, and Clover Childcare Services, alongside our two independent specialist schools – we operate more than 60 children’s homes and supported living services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk.

We are proud that Clover Childcare Services is the UK’s first Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Residential Certified Organisation, reflecting our strong commitment to trauma-informed and attachment-focused care.

Working in partnership with over 60 local authorities, we support children and young people to overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and build the skills they need to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives.

Our experienced and dedicated teams nurture every individual, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued.

Safeguarding

Silver Birch Care Holdings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks, in line with relevant statutory guidance and regulatory requirements. This includes satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, where applicable, an equivalent international check.