Most care jobs ask you to do brilliant work on a shoestring, then wonder why you leave. This one is different: a permanent, full-time role where you'll earn up to £36,088, get proper training, and work alongside a team that genuinely invests in your growth. If you've got the heart to change young people's lives and the resilience to do it well, read on
You'll be working in a children's residential home where your job is simple but profound: create safety, stability and belonging for young people aged up to 18 who need it most. Every shift matters. Whether you're helping someone through a tough morning, supporting them with education, or just being the steady adult in the room, you're reaching out and changing lives. That's not a slogan here - it's what's actually happening
The home operates on a rolling rota (shifts run 08:00 to 23:00, with sleep-ins required), which means you get real variety in your week and genuine flexibility in how you plan your life around the work. Sleep-in shifts come with built-in pay of £65, so you're earning while you rest. With 224 hours of annual leave, bank holidays at double pay, and a 3% employer pension contribution, this role treats you like a professional, not a volunteer
Training isn't an afterthought: the provider funds a Level 4 Apprenticeship for all staff and runs therapeutic training as standard, so you'll develop genuine expertise in supporting complex young people. You'll have a Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to guide you, clear professional standards to work to, and a team culture built on recognition - there are monthly awards, an employee wellbeing service, and a referral programme worth up to £500 if you bring in colleagues. This is a place where you can actually build a career
What you will be doing
- Create and maintain a safe, positive environment for each young person, with attention to their health, safety and education
- Engage young people with warmth and consistency, modelling the home's values and professional standards every day
- Deliver residential childcare according to company policies, Ofsted regulations and the Quality Care Standards
- Work flexible shifts on a rolling rota (08:00-23:00 and sleep-ins), supporting young people across the full breadth of their residential experience
Why you will love working here
- Up to £36,088 per year (depending on qualifications and undertaking 8 sleep-ins per month), plus £65 per sleep-in shift, with overtime at £3.50 per hour
- 224 hours annual leave plus bank holidays at double pay, so your time off actually feels like time off
- Funded Level 4 Apprenticeship and therapeutic training for all staff, so you build real expertise and career options
- Permanent, full-time role with a 3% employer pension contribution, free DBS check, store discount and employee wellbeing support
- Referral programme worth up to £500, monthly recognition awards, and genuine career progression across all roles
Is this you?
- You've got a valid manual UK/EU driving licence - it's essential for the role
- You're committed to making a real, positive difference in young people's lives, even when the work is challenging
- You're willing to learn: training and qualifications will be provided, and you're ready to develop genuine expertise
- You have at least 1 year of relevant experience (preferred) and you're UK work-authorised
- You're reliable, reflective and able to work to professional standards - Ofsted compliance and safer recruitment matter here
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.