Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Dev; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization in the South West Region is looking for a Senior Children’s Care Worker to support vulnerable children in achieving their full potential. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,593.60 annually, professional development opportunities, and participation in a trial 4-Day Working Week. Ideal candidates will have a Level 4 Apprenticeship or NVQ equivalent and at least 1 year of residential experience. Join us in making a difference!

Benefits

Funded qualifications

Annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

'Your Wellbeing Matters' mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform Vista

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's hands-on experience in a similar residential environment.
• Understanding that the people we care for can be challenging.
• Willingness to learn about the children and young people we support.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people to reach their full potential.
• Manage the needs of vulnerable children and young people with SEMH and Complex Needs.
• Participate in the trial of the 4-Day Working Week.

Skills

Hands-on experience in residential care

Passion for caring

Resilience

Patient attitude

Education

Level 4 Apprenticeship for Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

NVQ equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

How would you like to be paid for 100% of your contractual hours, but only work 80%?

This is what changing a child's future feels like!

Job Title: Senior Children’s Care Worker

Salary: Up to £30,593.60 per annum (inclusive of sleep‑in allowance, based on 8 sleep ins per month)

• Location: South West Region
• Contract: Full Time; Permanent
• Essential: A full driving licence, and the Right to Work in the UK

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding career where you can support children and young people to reach their full potential and gain independent lives?

We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we’ll roll the 4‑Day Working Week out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Acorn Education and Care are recruiting Senior Children Care Workers to join our teams within the South West region. Our registered independent homes offer residential care for vulnerable children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Complex Needs.

The homes are based in the South West region and are within commutable distance from Cornwall, Truro, Illogan, Frome, Warminster, Bristol and surrounds.

Who we are looking for:

• Level 4 Apprenticeship for Children, Young People and Families Practitioner, or NVQ equivalent.
• At least 1 year’s hands‑on experience in a similar residential environment.
• People with a big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.
• Understanding that the people we care for can be challenging.
• Patient, resilient and calming.
• Willingness to learn about the children and young people we support, and how to support them to reach their full potential.

What we can offer:

• Funded qualifications
• Annual leave entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more).
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
• 'Your Wellbeing Matters' – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• A market‑leading benefits package through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista, allowing you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
  • Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
  • Cycle to Work Schemes.
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
  • Critical illness cover.

Click the apply button below NOW! Or call 01204 558 055 for more information!

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, more time for you! *Dependent upon site location.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS.