Residential Child Care Worker - Cornwall

Five Rivers; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance £50

3-week rota provided 6 weeks in adv.

Simplyhealth medical plan

Training and development

Level 3 Diploma funded

24/7 GP access and counselling

Long Service Award

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Meals on shift

Blue Light Discount Card

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Five Rivers in Liskeard, Cornwall, is seeking a Residential Child Care Worker to support children and young people, providing stability, safety, and enriching experiences within a trauma-informed, therapeutic care setting.

No previous experience is required; we provide full training and support to develop into a confident practitioner. You’ll complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare, with sleep-ins and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have compassion, resilience and teamwork.
• Genuine desire to support children and young people.
• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Willingness to pursue Level 3 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability, safety and enriching experiences for children and young people.
• Participate in outdoor/coastal activities and community events near Liskeard.
• Support learning, cooking, cleaning and health & safety practices at home.
• Dream to develop professionally through the apprenticeship pathway.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Teamwork

Desire to help

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare

Job description

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Children’s Support Worker, you’ll take part in a wide variety of activities and responsibilities, including:

• 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.

Part of your role will include overnight stays ("sleep‑ins"). You will complete 2–3 sleep‑ins per week. The advertised salary includes payment for an average of 8 sleep‑ins per month, and you will receive £50 per sleep‑in.

Why Join Five Rivers?

We are a social enterprise dedicated to changing children’s lives for the better. Our homes are run by caring, resilient, and committed adults who provide the security, stability, and support that young people need to thrive.

To support you in your role, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• 234 hours annual 3-week rolling rota provided 6 weeks in advance
• £50 per sleep‑in allowance, paid on top of salary
• Simplyhealth medical cash‑back plan
• Extensive training and development, with in‑house and external trainers
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Employee assistance programmes, including 24/7 GP access, counselling, and advice
• Long Service Award scheme
• 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

Hours

Full-time roles average 39 hours per week, but we also welcome interest from those seeking part‑time hours.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will undergo appropriate checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.