Residential Childcare Worker

Trusted Talent; Cannock; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Cannock is seeking a compassionate Childcare Worker to provide high-quality care to young people. You will support their development and help create a nurturing environment. Candidates must possess a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification, experience in a similar setting, and be 21 or older. Join us to make a difference in their lives.

Benefits

Salary up to £34,320

Continuous training and professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Positive, nurturing attitude and a sense of fun are required.
• Must have experience in a residential childcare or similar setting.
• Clear Enhanced DBS check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Help them build confidence and develop life skills.

Skills

Positive nurturing attitude

Flexibility to work shifts

Experience in a residential childcare setting

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Childcare Worker

Location: Cannock - 3‑Bedroom Children's Home. Salary: Up to £34,320. Contract: Permanent - Day and Night Shifts Available.

💡 Make Every Day Different

Are you resilient, resourceful and compassionate? Do you thrive on helping young people grow, learn, and feel safe? If your answer is yes, we'd love you to join our team as a Residential Childcare Worker at our welcoming 3‑bedroom children's home in Cannock.

Every day brings something new — one day you might be cooking tea, helping with homework, or kicking a football in the garden, and the next you could be writing reports or attending meetings. No two days are ever the same!

About the Role

We're looking for passionate Residential Childcare Workers to provide high‑quality care and support to children and young people aged up to 18. You'll play a key role in helping them build confidence, develop life skills, and work towards brighter futures.

Permanent roles now available - with both day and night shifts and real opportunities for career progression across our residential services.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £34,320 (plus sleep‑in allowance)
• Permanent positions
• Continuous training and professional development
• Supportive team culture focused on child‑centred care
• Opportunities for progression within a growing service

What You'll Need

• A Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience in a residential childcare or similar setting
• A positive, nurturing attitude and a sense of fun
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work day and/or night shifts (including weekends)
• To be 21 or older (in line with national regulations)
• A clear Enhanced DBS check

About Us

We provide safe, nurturing homes for looked‑after children and young people in the Cannock area. Our approach is simple: put the child first. We offer personalised, small‑group care that focuses on wellbeing, rights, and positive outcomes.

When you join us as a Residential Childcare Worker, you're not just starting a job — you're making a difference.

Important: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post