Children's Residential Care Worker
About The Position
New Reflexions is hiring full-time and part-time Residential Care Workers at various locations within Shropshire, Powys and Staffordshire. The role supports young people up to age 18, including young people who have experienced trauma and those with learning disabilities. No previous experience is required; full training and support are provided. The position involves building positive relationships, supporting young people’s daily routines and emotional wellbeing, contributing to education and life-skills activities, and encouraging independence in a safe and nurturing environment. Workers collaborate with a team to follow care plans, track progress and communicate with families and professionals. The role follows a shift pattern and requires sleep-ins. Part-time options are 60, 90 or 120 hours per month; full-time options are also available. New Reflexions offers funded QCF Level 3 training and support toward further qualifications, alongside career pathways to senior, deputy and manager roles. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with relevant barred-list checks and other employment clearances.
Requirements
- 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 genuine passion for supporting and inspiring children to thrive.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Successful candidates must pass an Enhanced DBS check with relevant barred-list checks and other employment clearances.
Responsibilities
- Build positive, supportive relationships with young people up to 18.
- Assist with daily routines, including 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 that includes sleep-ins.
- Be flexible to cover shifts.
Benefits
- Pay up to £34,320 per year for full-time work, including sleep-ins.
- Access to five holiday homes across the UK.
- Blue Light Card.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Meals provided while on shift.
- Time-and-a-half bonus for working on bank holidays and New Year’s Eve.
- Clear development route to Senior, Deputy or Manager roles.
- Fully paid induction of two weeks or more.
- Fully funded support to achieve QCF Level 3 and beyond.
- Access to employee support and a health and wellbeing programme.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
