Most bank roles in residential care feel like a side hustle: unpredictable, undervalued, and going nowhere. This one is different. We're looking for flexible, caring support workers who want to make a real difference with young people in a safe home environment - and earn properly for it, with sleep-in allowances that actually add up
Picture this: you arrive for a shift knowing you're part of a small, tight-knit team that genuinely supports each other. The young people here need consistency and care, and when you show up, you're not just another pair of hands - you're a role model, a steady presence, someone they can trust. You help with the daily stuff that matters: routines, activities, independence skills. You listen. You encourage. You see the small wins that turn into real progress
The home isn't fancy, but it's a genuine safe space where children and young people can grow. Your flexibility - being willing to pick up shifts including sleep-ins - means you're the kind of person the team relies on. That reliability gets recognised: you'll access paid training and funded qualifications, so your career actually moves forward instead of treading water on a bank rota
And the money? You're earning £13.45 to £14.15 per hour, plus £3,000 to £6,000 a year in sleep-in allowance depending on how many you take. Add in free meals during shifts, 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, and an Employee Assistance Programme that actually has your back, and you're looking at a package that respects your time and your commitment. This is what a proper bank role looks like
What you will be doing
- Support children and young people in a safe and nurturing home environment, being the adult they can rely on
- Build positive relationships and act as a role model - showing them what consistency and care look like
- Support daily routines, activities, and independence skills so young people learn and grow
- Provide emotional support and encouragement, meeting them where they are
Why you will love working here
- £13.45 - £14.15 per hour plus £3,000 - £6,000 annual sleep-in allowance (real money for flexible work)
- Paid training and funded qualifications so you're building a career, not just collecting shifts
- Clear career progression - this is a stepping stone, not a dead end
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, free meals during shifts, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- A team that values flexibility and reliability - when you show up, you matter
Is this you?
- Are you caring and genuinely motivated to work with young people, not just clocking hours?
- Do you have strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly?
- Are you genuinely flexible - able to work bank shifts including sleep-ins when the home needs you?
- Do you hold a full UK Driving Licence?
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.