Residential Childcare Practitioner

Cambian Group Plc; Worcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer a Friend scheme

Free meals during shifts

Free onsite parking

Company vehicle

Enhanced DBS paid for

Pension scheme

100+ free CPD courses

Job summary

Branas Isaf Children's Services near Worcester is seeking a Social Care Practitioner/ Residential Support Worker to support children and young people in residential care. A full UK manual driving licence is required to enable responsive, flexible support across shifts.

The role offers a base salary plus sleep-in allowances, with a welcome bonus and referral scheme. Training is provided, and you’ll join a supportive national care group committed to creating Extraordinary Days for young people.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as part of a rota.
• Strong communication, empathy and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support routines like school, appointments and daily activities.
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with young people.
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills.
• Plan engaging activities from outdoor to crafts and days out.
• Keep accurate records using our digital care systems.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient and understanding

Excellent communication

Team player

Resilient

Tools

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Social Care Practitioner/ Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Care

Location: Near Worcester - Full UK manual driving licence required

£35,204 to £36,640 per year (includes base salary + estimated sleep-in allowances)

Base Salary: £28,724.80 (Unqualified) to £30,160 (Qualified) (Hourly rate : £13.81 - 15.01)
Plus £67.50 per sleep-in. Based on an average of 8 sleep-ins per month, you will top up your earnings by £6480 annually.

Full-Time permanent role. Consolidated shifts - great work/life balance | 3 month rota planned in advance | Sleep-ins included ( 6-10 a month)

£500 Welcome Bonus | £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme

Extraordinary Days Every Day

Working in residential childcare isn't just a job it's being part of a young person's journey.

It's the everyday moments that matter most. Helping someone feel safe. Watching confidence grow. Supporting through tough days and celebrating the breakthroughs, big and small.

At Branas Isaf Children's Services, we create Extraordinary Days Every Day for the young people in our care and as a Residential Support Worker, you'll be at the heart of that.

A role where every day is different

Your day-to-day will include:

• Supporting routines like school, appointments and daily activities
• Building meaningful, trusting relationships
• Encouraging independence, confidence and life skills
• Planning fun and engaging experiences, from outdoor activities to gaming, crafts or days out
• Keeping accurate records using our digital care systems

This isn't a desk-based role, it's hands-on, rewarding, and genuinely life-changing.

Why join us?

At Branas Isaf, we know that to deliver the best care, we need to support our people too:

• Compressed shift pattern - fewer working days, more time off
• Beautiful rural setting near Worcester and Hereford
• No experience needed - full training and support provided
• Be part of a supportive national care group
• Make a real difference every single day

What you'll get in return

We recognise your commitment and reward it with a great package:

• Competitive salary (enhanced for qualified staff)
• £500 welcome bonus
• £1,000 Refer a Friend scheme
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Ongoing training & career progression opportunities
• Paid induction and therapeutic training
• Free meals during shifts
• Free onsite parking & use of company vehicle
• Enhanced DBS paid for
• Pension scheme
• Access to wellbeing support & 100+ free CPD courses
• Annual awards & recognition eventsli>Access to CareTech Foundation support
• Blue Light Card access.

What we're looking for

You don't need previous care experience, we'll teach you everything you need to know.

We're looking for people who are:

• Compassionate, patient and understanding
• Positive, proactive and resilient
• Strong communicators and team players
• Passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence and be willing to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as part of a rota.

This role would suit candidates searching for or interested in:

• Children's residential support worker jobs
• Support worker roles in Worcestershire / Herefordshire
• Entry-level care jobs / no experience care roles
• Residential childcare careers
• EBD support worker / trauma-informed care roles
• Youth work, care assistant or mental health support roles

About Us

At Branas Isaf (part of CareTech Group), we've been supporting children and young people for over 25 years. Our therapeutic approach focuses on helping young people heal, grow and build brighter futures.

We believe in creating an environment where both our young people and our staff can thrive.

Ready to start your journey?

If you're looking for a career where you can truly make a difference and feel proud of the work you do every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.