Residential Children's Worker: Impactful Relationships

Health Recruit Network; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, Paid time off

Gym membership or wellness programs

Casual dress

Referral bonus

Competitive salary

Free meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is seeking a Residential Children's Worker in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves building positive relationships with children, supporting care plans, safeguarding, and promoting wellbeing.

You will be a key worker on shifts, with responsibilities for records and liaison with families and professionals. Essential criteria include resilience, excellent communication, and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Resilience, adaptability, and calmness under pressure.
• Inclusive, rights-based approach to care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (or willing to learn).
• Positive role model with integrity and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children and young people.
• Support care plans, development goals, and emotional well-being.
• Promote safeguarding, routines, and behavioural boundaries.
• Engage young people in education, recreation, and daily life skills.
• Act as a key worker and lead shifts where appropriate.
• Maintain records and liaise with families and external professionals.

Skills

Identify needs

Working under pressure

Building relationships

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Paperwork and record keeping

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Health Recruit Network is seeking a Residential Children's Worker in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves building positive relationships with children, supporting care plans, safeguarding, and promoting wellbeing.

You will be a key worker on shifts, with responsibilities for records and liaison with families and professionals. Essential criteria include resilience, excellent communication, and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.