Residential Child Care Worker - Cornwall

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outdoor and coastal adventures

Creative and indoor fun

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Meals provided on shift

Blue Light Discount Card

Refer a Friend bonuses

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd seeks a passionate Residential Child Care Worker to join our team in Liskeard, Cornwall. You'll help support children and young people, making meaningful differences in their lives whilst enjoying various outdoor activities in the beautiful Cornish countryside.

No previous experience is required; we offer full training and opportunities for career progression. Join our compassionate team dedicated to providing stability and enriching experiences for our young people.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a difference in children's lives.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, therapeutic care.
• Support young people in making safe, healthy choices.
• Help maintain a homely environment through daily tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Child Care Worker - Cornwall

Join Our Children’s Residential Home in Liskeard, Cornwall as a Residential Child Care Worker.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to build brighter futures? Join our dedicated team in Liskeard, set within the beautiful Cornish countryside, where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

You’ll become part of a warm, child‑focused team whose mission is to provide stability, safety, and enriching experiences to the young people in our care. Alongside your colleagues in our integrated services—including Clinical and Education teams—you will play a key role in delivering trauma‑informed, therapeutic care that helps transform lives.

No previous experience? No problem. We provide full training, guidance, and support to help you develop into a confident, skilled Residential Child Care Worker. All we ask is that you bring compassion, resilience, teamwork, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

• Outdoor and coastal adventures—surfing, paddleboarding, coastal walks, beach days, sea swimming, rock pooling, and exploring Cornwall’s stunning countryside.
• Activities close to Liskeard, such as moorland walks, wildlife spotting, cycling trails, and local community events.
• Creative and indoor fun—arts and crafts, cooking, movie nights, games, music sessions, and seasonal celebrations.
• Being a positive role model, supporting our young people to make safe, healthy choices.
• Helping to maintain a homely environment through cooking, cleaning, and learning skills like nutritional planning, first aid, and Health & Safety.
• Working towards your professional development, including completing your Level 3 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare.
• Access to clear career pathways for progression within our organisation.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave for those with over one year of service.
• Meals provided on shift, shared as a family.
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• Refer a Friend and Foster Carer Referral bonuses.