Most care jobs wear you down with low pay, unpredictable rotas and the feeling that nobody's really invested in you. This one is different. We're looking for someone who genuinely wants to change young people's lives, and we're prepared to back you with real training, real career progression and a team that actually supports its staff
You'll be working in a residential home with young people aged up to 18, many with mild to moderate learning disabilities including autism and ADHD. This isn't a job where you clock in and out; it's where you become a trusted adult in their lives, helping them feel safe, supported and able to learn. Every day you'll see small wins that matter: a young person who finally opens up, someone who feels heard, kids who know they belong
The home operates on a rolling rota basis with shifts from 08.00am to 23.00pm, and you'll do sleep-in shifts too. That consistency means the young people get to know you, trust you, and you get to see real progress. You won't be left to figure it out alone either: therapeutic training is provided for all staff, and you'll have the backing of a Registered Manager and Deputy Manager who actually know your name and care about your development
This is a permanent, full-time role with genuine progression built in. You'll earn between £34,320 and £36,088 a year depending on your qualifications, plus £65 per sleep-in shift. Overtime pays an extra £3.50 per hour if you want it. The home invests in you: Level 4 Apprenticeship funding, a 3% employer pension contribution, 224 hours of annual leave, and bank holidays at double pay. You also get a free DBS check, access to an employee wellbeing service, and monthly recognition awards
What you will be doing
- Create and maintain a positive, safe environment for each young person, supporting their health, wellbeing and education
- Engage daily with young people using person-centred care, building trust and being a consistent positive influence in their lives
- Work flexibly across a rolling rota pattern including waking shifts (08.00am-23.00pm) and sleep-in shifts, adapting to the home's weekly schedule
- Uphold the home's ethos and values through professional practice, maintaining Ofsted Regulations and Quality Care Standards for children's homes
- Work as part of a team under the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, following company policies and contributing to effective residential childcare delivery
Why you will love working here
- Permanent full-time work with a salary of £34,320 to £36,088 depending on your qualifications, plus £65 per sleep-in shift
- Funded Level 4 Apprenticeship to develop your skills and career, plus therapeutic training for all staff
- 224 hours of annual leave, bank holidays at double pay, and a 3% employer pension contribution
- Incentivised overtime at £3.50 per hour if you want extra shifts, plus a referral scheme worth up to £500
- Genuine career progression, monthly recognition awards, employee wellbeing support and staff food available on shift
Is this you?
- You have a valid manual UK/EU driving licence (essential for this role)
- You're based in the UK and have the right to work here without sponsorship
- You have at least 1 year's experience working with children or young people in a care setting, ideally in residential care
- You have experience supporting young people with learning disabilities, and knowledge of autism, ADHD, Makaton or PECs is a real bonus
- You're committed to making a genuine difference in young people's lives and willing to learn: we'll provide the training and qualifications you need to grow
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.