Childcare jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Northampton and surrounding areas

Salary: starting from £14.25 per hour

Hours: Full-time and part-time work available (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts)

At Completely Care, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they can grow, heal, and thrive. We specialise in providing care for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex emotional or behavioural needs. Our goal is to empower each child to achieve their full potential through compassion, structure, and consistency.

As a Residential Children’s Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in the daily lives of the children and young people we support. You’ll provide care, encouragement, and guidance, helping them to build confidence, develop life skills, and create positive routines in a safe home environment.

• Supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and additional needs in all aspects of daily life
• Promoting independence and social skills through structured activities and routines
• Building positive, trusting relationships based on empathy and respect
• Helping to manage challenging behaviours in a calm, therapeutic way
• Supporting with personal care, education, and recreational activities
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to individual care plans
• Working closely with colleagues, families, and professionals to provide consistent, high-quality care

You’re compassionate, patient, and resilient, with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. You understand that every child’s journey is unique, and you’re committed to supporting them with empathy and consistency.

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally with learning disabilities or in a residential setting
• Holds or is willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Can communicate effectively and work well within a team
• Is confident managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Holds a full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)

• Full induction, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Supportive management and a positive team culture
• Career progression opportunities across Completely Care services
• Sleep-in and overtime enhancements (if applicable)
• The opportunity to make a lasting, meaningful impact in a young person’s life

Please send your CV and click apply.