Children's Residential Care Worker -Response Home
About The Position
New Reflexions is seeking caring, compassionate individuals to join their dynamic Response Services team in North Wales. This organization provides exceptional, integrated care and education to help vulnerable and complex children achieve their full potential. The Response Services team focuses on short-term, activity-based placements for children with trauma, leading to emotional and behavioral challenges. The role involves supporting young people up to 18 years old, delivering outdoor, activity-led learning, and working closely with clinical professionals. The position requires adherence to a 2 on / 4 off shift pattern, including sleep-ins, as part of a small, dedicated team in residential settings. New Reflexions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Requirements
- Full UK manual driving Licence
- Access to own vehicle
- Passionate about helping children
- Able to get to a rural work location
- Able to complete a rota pattern with Sleep ins
- Enhanced DBS check with relevant barred list check(s)
- Other employment clearances
Nice To Haves
- QCF Level 3 & 5 Diploma or Residential Childcare or equivalent (after 6 months probationary period)
Responsibilities
- Support young people (up to 18) in short-term placements, helping them feel safe, valued, and respected.
- Deliver outdoor, activity-led learning—including canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, and more—designed to build confidence and resilience.
- Work closely with clinical professionals to assess emotional and behavioural needs.
- Follow a 2 on / 4 off shift pattern, including sleep-ins, as part of a small, dedicated team in residential settings.
Benefits
- Routes for progression
- Opportunity to complete QCF Level 3 & 5 Diploma or Residential Childcare or equivalent following completing your 6 months probationary period
- Fully paid 2 week induction training including First Aid Level 3
- Free access to 5 holiday homes throughout the UK for a personal holiday
- All compliance checks are fully funded
- All employees are on the DBS update service
- Wellbeing - All access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers support to your wider family members including access to face to face counselling service
- Access to the blue light card scheme and Bright exchange which offers many exclusive perks and discounts
- Refer a friend scheme – refer a friend to come join the New Reflexions team and earn a £500 bonus per referral or £1,000 for a qualified referral
- Bike-to-work and electric vehicle scheme
- Competitive Workplace pension
- Access to the Training Hub with 800 care sector-specific specialist online subjects; CPD accredited & certificated
- Access to external clinical supervision
- Staff working on “key dates” will receive time and half for any hours worked on these days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
