Residential Social Care Worker

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33 days annual leave

Bank holiday entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Discounts on local suppliers

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Residential Social Care Worker to support children with physical disabilities and medical/health needs at Caudwell House in Southwell. You will provide high-quality care within a nurturing environment as part of a warm, dedicated team.

The role involves caring for children, completing care plans, and coordinating with colleagues. A full driving licence is required. The post is office-based with weekend shifts and 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting or school.
• Experience supporting children or adults with learning difficulties.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
• A full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care and support to children with significant disabilities.
• Meeting the physical, emotional, and health care needs of the children.
• Engaging in activities that promote their development and well-being.
• Working collaboratively with team members to create a safe and supportive environment.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to care plans.
• Participating in shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Experience with children and young ppl

Disabilities experience

Professional development

Full driving license

Flexibility

Job description

Salary
£30,024 - £33,699 per annum

National pay award pending

Type of vacancy
Permanent

Work pattern
Full Time including some weekends

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Caudwell House, Southwell, NG25 0PT

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Residential Social Care Worker JDPS.pdf – 113KB Opens in a new window

Additional Documentation

Residential Service Career Brochure (1) (2).pdf – 1591KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 7b

Number of posts
1

Interview date
18 September 2026

Closing Date

15 September 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Be there for your community when they need you most! Join us as a Residential Social Care Worker, supporting vulnerable children with physical disabilities and medical/health needs in a nurturing environment. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and a fulfilling career dedicated to making a difference.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Residential Social Care Worker to join our dedicated team at Caudwell House. Caudwell House is a children’s disabilities home in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. We provide high-quality care and support for children with physical disabilities and medical/health needs, offering them fun, safe, and enriching experiences while giving families valuable respite.

Our vision is simple: to create a place where children feel safe, loved, healthy, and happy. We focus on building trusted relationships, supporting individual needs, and celebrating every child’s achievements.

In this role, you will support vulnerable children, ensuring their physical, emotional and health care needs are met. You will be part of a warm and nurturing team that values every member.

Your Main Duties Will Include

• Providing high-quality care and support to children with significant disabilities.


• Meeting the physical, emotional, and health care needs of the children.


• Engaging in activities that promote their development and well-being.


• Working collaboratively with team members to create a safe and supportive environment.


• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to care plans.


• Participating in shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
  

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

• Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting or school.


• Experience supporting children or adults with learning difficulties.


• A commitment to ongoing professional development and training.


• A full driving license
  

We are looking for someone who demonstrates the following behaviours:

• A caring and compassionate approach to working with children.


• Resilience in handling challenging situations, both physically and emotionally.


• Strong teamwork skills, contributing positively to a collaborative environment.


• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of children and the team.
  

This Role Involves Working Shifts, Including a Mixture Of

• Early shifts: 6:30/7 am - 3:00 pm


• Late shifts: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm


• A rota system, working two weekends out of three
  

We offer generous enhancements for shift work, including additional pay for hours worked after 8 pm, weekends, and bank holidays. This can significantly increase your annual earnings.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer

• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• A supportive environment that encourages personal growth.


• Up to 33 days annual leave, in addition to 8 days statutory bank holiday entitlement.


• Discounts on local suppliers.


• Access to the local government pension scheme


• A chance to be part of a community-focused organisation that truly cares.
  

Join our fast-paced, innovative home that is dedicated to providing exceptional care for children while helping them reach their full potential. You will receive support from both your team and managers, along with extensive training and development opportunities.

NCC will not offer sponsorship for this role.

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.