Residential Care Worker – Growth Path & Sleep‑in Pay

Silver Birch Care; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (24/7 confidential support)

OnDemand GP access

Pension with NEST

On-site parking

Relaxed dress code

Birthday recognition

Wellbeing days

Team-based working patterns

Job summary

Silver Birch Care Holdings is hiring a Residential Care Worker to support children and young people aged 5–25 across UK homes and services. You will foster a safe environment, nurture independence, and help implement care plans and daily routines within a values-led organization.

The role offers progression pathways, funded qualifications, and a supportive team culture with additional benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people (preferred).
• Genuine 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

• 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

Skills

Experience with children and young ppl

Passion for helping youth

Level 3 Children & Young People’s Care

Positive, resilient, team-focused

UK driving licence (preferred)

Education

Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Residential Care

Job description

Silver Birch Care Holdings is hiring a Residential Care Worker to support children and young people aged 5–25 across UK homes and services. You will foster a safe environment, nurture independence, and help implement care plans and daily routines within a values-led organization.

The role offers progression pathways, funded qualifications, and a supportive team culture with additional benefits and wellbeing initiatives.