Salary: £35,731.88 per annum (increasing to £37,399.38 per annum from 1st August 2026) 💷

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Four-week rolling rota. Typical shifts are 7:00am–3:00pm and 2:30pm–10:30pm. Weekend working required.

Employment Type: Permanent

Sleep-ins: 8 sleep-ins per rota for full-time employees (6 for part-time employees)

Service: Children's Home

Service Users: Children and young people aged 8–18 years

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification

Experience Required: Experience working with children in a residential setting

The Home:

Our client's children's homes provide a safe, nurturing, and family-style environment where children and young people can build positive relationships, develop trust, and achieve positive outcomes.

Who we are looking for:

Our client is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Children's Residential Care Worker who is passionate about supporting children and young people.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with children in a residential setting
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have access to a vehicle insured for business use
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and child-centred care
• Be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing direct care and support to children and young people
• Ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of children in the home
• Developing and implementing individualised care plans
• Supporting children to attend appointments and activities
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation using IT systems
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals to achieve positive outcomes

Who you will be working for:

Our client is an established provider of housing and support services committed to transforming lives through high-quality care and support.

Company type/size: Established national provider

Future plans:

Our client continues to expand its children's residential services to support more children and young people across its growing network of homes.

Why this home & company:

• Supportive and experienced residential care team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives
• Family-style home environment focused on positive relationships
• Established organisation with a strong reputation and long-term vision

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Annual salary increase from August 2026
• Supportive management and leadership team
• Comprehensive recruitment, safeguarding, and support processes
• Opportunity to work within an expanding children's residential service

Ethos:

Children are treated with understanding, dignity, kindness, and respect. The focus is on creating positive relationships and providing a safe and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

Culture:

A supportive, child-focused culture where teamwork, safeguarding, openness, and positive outcomes are at the heart of service delivery.

Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.

To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk