Residential Children's Worker

Coventry City; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is recruiting for full-time Children’s Homes roles across Coventry. You will support children aged 10–18 in a home environment, helping them with daily routines and personal care where needed.

The role emphasises safeguarding, empathy, and collaborative teamwork within a supportive, family-style setting. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about making a lasting impact on young people’s lives, with training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s residential care is welcomed
• Ability to work with diverse communities and families
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare is essential

Responsibilities

• Day to Day Carer – support children with daily routines in a safe, caring environment.
• Relationship Builder – foster positive relationships and promote meaningful interactions guided by child-centred care and respect.
• Educator – share information with children in an accessible way to empower their choices about care and future.

Skills

Day to Day Carer

Relationship Builder

Educator

Job description

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team we are recruiting to

We offer warm, family-style homes for children aged 10–18, providing individualised care tailored to each child’s needs. Our homes across Coventry are places where children can feel safe, supported and able to grow. As our service expands this is an exciting time to join us.

What Makes Us Exceptional?

Our homes truly feel like home – offering stability and genuine care.

Our strategy is shaped by the views and experiences of both our children and our carers – you’ll help set the standards of excellence.

We offer outstanding opportunities for training, development, and progression within our service.

Learn more about our Children’s Homes, career pathways, opportunities and rewards and benefits on Children’s homes jobs – Coventry City Council.

What Our Children Say

We regularly ask our children how they want to be cared for, and they’ve told us that:

• They want to be truly listened to and respected as individuals
• They want to feel safe in a supportive environment
• They value help to reach their full potential, develop independence, build strong relationships, and stay connected to familiar places and schools

Above all, they wish to make lasting, happy memories with caring adults who won’t give up on them.

By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exactly what our children have asked for.

What is the job role?

There are 3 key areas of skill essential to this role:

• Day to Day Carer – Help children maintain their daily routines in a safe, supportive environment where they can flourish. In some of our homes this may include supporting children with their personal care needs.
• Relationship Builder – Ongoing support through positive relationships and promotingthe development of meaningful interaction, guided by the values of; child-centred care, respect, dignity, good parenting, independence, fulfilment, and partnership.
• Educator– Share information with children in an accessible way, empowering them to make informed choices about their care and future.

Please Note: This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of our children? If you’re ready for a role where every day brings new opportunities to inspire, support, and transform futures, we want to hear from you! We’re searching for dedicated, compassionate and motivated individuals who truly care to become part of our vibrant and forward-thinking team. Whether you’re experienced in children’s residential care or looking for a change into a deeply rewarding field, your commitment to making a difference is what matters most.

Important Information

Posts: We are recruiting for full-time 37hr per week posts for vacancies across the service which includes homes for children with disabilities.

Working patterns: These are based on a 12-week flexible rota, which will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins.

Right to Work: all candidates must have Right to Work in the UK with a minimum of 26months remaining on existing Right to Work. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

As part of the process and to meet the requirements of Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, you will need to provide us with your full work history since leaving school and identify any gaps in employment.

Interview dates: Week commencing 9th November 2026

For role related queries or additional information please access our website Children’s homes jobs – Coventry City Council or email [e-mail]

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.