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Quokka Education; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Chandler's Ford is seeking a compassionate Residential Child Care Worker to support boys aged 10-16 with varying needs. Responsibilities include acting as a role model, building trusting relationships, and engaging in inspiring activities. This position requires patience and resilience, and offers professional development within a supportive team environment. The role involves working three evenings weekly and provides a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Excellent training and ongoing professional development

Night shift enhancement to base salary

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Ability to remain calm, kind, and respectful.
• Values inclusion, nurture, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Act as a positive role model for children.
• Build trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe.
• Engage pupils in inspiring activities.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Do you have the resilience, patience, and energy to make a lasting difference in young people\'s lives? Quokka Education is proud to be supporting an Outstanding day and residential special school for 97 boys aged 10-16 with a range of needs including ADHD, autism, and challenging behaviour. The residential unit provides weekday evening placements for up to 20 pupils, creating a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive. We\'re looking for a compassionate, warm-hearted Residential Child Care Worker to cover maternity leave from October 2025 (term-time only, three evenings per week). This is a rewarding role, working alongside a dedicated, highly skilled team to create a caring and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a positive role model for children in residence
• Building trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe and cared for
• Taking part in activities that engage and inspire
• Responding with empathy, patience, and consistency - even when behaviour is challenging

Requirements

• People with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• The ability to stay calm, kind, and respectful at all times
• Team players who value inclusion, nurture, and consistency
• Positive, energetic, and resilient individuals

Schedule

• Monday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
• Tuesday: 2:00pm - 11:00pm, followed by a sleep-in, then Wednesday morning 7:00am - 9:00am
• Thursday: 2:00pm - 11:00pm, followed by a sleep-in, then Friday morning 7:00am - 9:00am

What the school offers

• A warm, experienced team with outstanding leadership
• Excellent training and ongoing professional development
• A purposeful role where your support truly makes a difference
• Ofsted-rated Outstanding provision (day and residential, 2024)
• A 33% night shift enhancement added to your base salary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school community that values care, empathy, and consistency.