Residential Care Worker

Nottinghamshire; Southwell CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Residential Care Worker. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with physical disabilities and health needs. As part of a dynamic team, you will provide essential care and support, working in a full-time capacity that includes evenings and weekends. The role requires resilience and commitment, with opportunities for professional development through necessary qualifications. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and is dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in Residential Child Care.
• NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with physical disabilities and health needs.
• Provide care during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Skills

Experience in Residential Child Care

NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Resilience

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Job Description / Person Specification

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Salary

£25,922 - £28,624 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time including some weekends

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Caudwell House, Southwell, NG25 0PT

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Residential Care Worker JDPS.pdf – 368KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Number of posts

1

Interview date

to be confirmed

Closing Date

09 June 2025 23:55

Working in Residential Child Care is no ordinary job, therefore, we seek extraordinary people!
Do you want to be part of an amazing team committed to making a real difference in young people's lives?

Caudwell House has a vacancy for a full-time Residential Care Worker. We are a home for children with physical disabilities and health needs, with 4 residential beds and up to 5 short-term breaks beds.

We are looking for committed and resilient individuals to work with our children.

Ideally, you will have NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare. If not, you will be required to undertake this qualification. You should also have at least 6 months experience in Residential Child Care.

This is a 24-hour service; shifts include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. You will work two out of three weekends. Enhanced pay applies for evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, increasing your basic salary.

Please ensure your application answers the shortlisting criteria in as much depth as possible.

Note: These vacancies are not open to sponsorship.

Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and all staff will undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Government Administration