Residential Childcare Worker

Northridge Care Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Preston is seeking compassionate individuals to support children through care planning and daily routines. You’ll ensure young people’s voices are heard and help them navigate challenges while fostering a safe and growth-oriented environment. The role offers excellent pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities for recognition and development. Ideal candidates will have a qualification in Residential Childcare or relevant experience in children's residential settings.

Benefits

Excellent pay scales

Clear development and progression plans

Comprehensive training and induction

Employee recognition schemes and bonuses

Company-paid events and team-building activities

Qualifications

• Strong relevant experience in children’s residential settings.
• Resilient and compassionate attitude.
• Ability to advocate for young people's rights.

Responsibilities

• Support children with care planning and daily routines.
• Help young people manage challenges and celebrate achievements.
• Contribute to maintaining safety and growth standards.

Skills

Support children with care planning

Empowering care

Safeguarding young people

Understanding Ofsted standards

Education

Qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

In this role, you’ll:

• Be a key worker, supporting children with care planning, daily routines, and life skills.
• Provide consistent, warm, and empowering care that respects each young person’s individual needs.
• Help young people manage challenges, celebrate achievements, and build brighter futures.
• Safeguard and advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are heard and rights respected.
• Contribute to maintaining Ofsted standards while supporting a culture of safety and growth.

What we’re looking for:

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are qualified in Residential Childcare (or hold an equivalent qualification), or who can demonstrate strong relevant experience in children’s residential settings.

Why Join Us?

At Northridge Care Group, we value our people as much as the young people we support. We offer:

• Excellent pay scales
• Clear development and progression plans
• Comprehensive training and induction
• Recognition schemes including Employee of the Quarter, and bonuses linked to company performance
• Company-paid events, seasonal functions & team-building activities

If you are resilient, compassionate, and committed to helping young people achieve their potential, we’d love to hear from you.