Most care jobs feel like you're just going through the motions: long shifts, paperwork, nobody really listening to what you need to grow. This one is different. You'll work with a close-knit team in a home where children aged 8-18 are treated with genuine dignity and kindness, and where your own development matters just as much as theirs
Picture your day: you're driving a young person to an appointment they were scared of, and by the time you arrive, they're actually talking to you about what's on their mind. That's the work. You're not a uniform; you're the adult they learn to trust. You develop their care plans around who they actually are, not a template. You document what matters, collaborate with teachers and therapists, and you see the small shifts that mean everything
The team here operates like a real family. You're supported every step of the way by dedicated professionals who know the children and know the work. The home is designed to feel secure and nurturing, not institutional. That atmosphere changes what's possible: children relax, heal, build better relationships. And because this provider is growing, they're investing in your future too
Over 25 years, this organisation has supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives. They were named Most Dedicated Community Housing Organisation 2025. That's not luck; that's what happens when you genuinely care about impact. Working here means you're part of something real, with room to gain qualifications, skills and a genuine career path
What you will be doing
- Provide direct day-to-day support and care for children, keeping them safe and well while building trust and positive relationships based on respect and openness
- Develop and tailor individualised care plans to each child's needs, then implement them with consistency and care
- Drive children to appointments and activities, managing timings and creating those quiet moments where real connection happens
- Document progress and incidents accurately on IT systems, communicating openly with families, schools and your team about what's working
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams - teachers, therapists, social workers - to make sure the care you provide joins up and actually helps each child move forward
Why you will love working here
- Full-time salary of £33,674.88 per annum (including sleep-in fees), or part-time at £22,304.64 - with 8 sleep-ins across the rota for full-time workers and 6 for part-time
- A 4-week rolling rota with shifts typically 2:30pm-10:30pm or 7:00am-3:00pm, meaning you get genuine predictability and weekends aren't always a write-off
- Real investment in your growth: this provider actively supports you towards qualifications and skills development as part of their expansion plans
- Work for a Disability Confident Committed employer who means it - inclusive recruitment, reasonable adjustments, and genuine ongoing support for your wellbeing
Is this you?
- You've worked with vulnerable children in a residential setting before and you know what good safeguarding looks like - you can read situations and manage risk calmly
- You hold a Level 3 Diploma for this sector, or you have an equivalent qualification you can evidence
- You're 21 or over (industry requirement) and you hold a full UK valid driving licence with access to a vehicle you can insure for business use
- You're someone who genuinely listens to young people, who can build trust without being patronising, and who stays calm when things get complicated
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.