Youth Residential Care Worker — Training & Sleep-ins

New Reflexions; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Getaways access

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work

Free meals on shift

Bank holiday premium

Career progression

Induction & training

Employee support program

Ofsted-rated homes

Job summary

New Reflexions is seeking Residential Care Workers to support young people up to 18 across Shropshire, Powys and Staffordshire. Full-time and part-time roles include sleep-ins, with on‑site training provided from day one and funded Level 3 training.

You’ll build trusted relationships, support daily routines, and participate in school life and wellbeing activities, fostering independence in a nurturing team environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Compassion, patience and a genuine desire to help.
• A calm and reliable nature in challenging situations
• Willingness to complete fully funded QCF Level 3 training
• A true passion for supporting and inspiring children to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, supportive relationships with young people up to 18.
• Assist with daily routines such as self-care, household tasks, and emotional wellbeing.
• Participate in school life and lead educational and life skills activities.
• Encourage development through structured activities, education support, and community engagement.
• Promote independence and choice while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.
• Work as part of a team to deliver care plans, track progress and communicate with families and professionals.
• Follow a shift pattern (with sleep-ins).
• Part-time options (60, 90, or 120 hrs/month) as well as full time options (Sleep-ins required).

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Willingness to learn

UK driving licence

Education

QCF Level 3 training

Job description

New Reflexions is seeking Residential Care Workers to support young people up to 18 across Shropshire, Powys and Staffordshire. Full-time and part-time roles include sleep-ins, with on‑site training provided from day one and funded Level 3 training.

You’ll build trusted relationships, support daily routines, and participate in school life and wellbeing activities, fostering independence in a nurturing team environment.