Residential Care Worker

Job Title: Residential Care Worker

Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire
Salary: per annum 60 per sleep-in
Working Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off
Number of Sleeps Required: As per rota
Pay Per Sleep: 60 per night
Service: Childrens Home EBD Residential Home
Service Users: YPs aged 1117 EBD
Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 4 (or willingness to work towards within 6 months)
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 1 year residential experience preferred
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

The Home:

• Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire

• Type of YPs: Social Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

• Ratio of staff to children: High staff focus small teams for personalised care

Who we are looking for

Energetic and accountable Residential Care Workers who:

• Take accountability and work proactively to help children achieve their full potential

• Promote the welfare of young people in a safe and homely environment

• Implement working policies risk assessments behaviour plans and Childrens Homes Regulations 2015

• Support children with daily living tasks educational goals and emotional needs

• Demonstrate professional calm and nurturing behaviour

• Engage with children listen to them and record significant behavioural features

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Understanding of attachment theory child development and trauma impact

• Knowledge of psychological theories basic human needs (e.g. Maslow)

• Understanding safeguarding in a residential setting including CSE sexual abuse and exploitation

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to be a positive role model and maintain professional boundaries

Who you will be working for

• A childrens residential provider with small highly supportive teams

• Access to clinical psychologist support and company-funded training

• Strong emphasis on child-focused care and high-quality outcomes

• Structured nurturing and transparent workplace culture

Why this Home & Company

Progression Opportunity:

• Career growth and promotion opportunities within the service

• NVQ Level 4 5 and 7 training funded by the company

Benefits:

• Sleep-in pay: 60 per night

• Overtime: 1.25x; 1.5x for 11 pm7 am shifts

• Employee referral bonus: 250

• Ofsted report bonus: 100 (Good) / 150 (Outstanding)

• Annual pay rises: 4% discretionary

• Loyalty bonus (Year 110) up to 1250

• Additional birthday leave

• Paid shifts for pre-planned activities / holidays / meals

• Gym access on shift free meals store discounts

• Supportive small-team environment

• Extensive free training including specialised courses

• Access to company vehicles on shift (if applicable)

Ethos & Culture:

• Child-focused nurturing and outcome-driven environment

• Small teams where every voice and idea counts

• Focus on professional growth and wellbeing

Sponsorship is not available

Do not apply for this role if:

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car

• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (not deemed equivalent)

• You have only HealthCare NHS CQC or Nursery Practitioner qualifications

• You require sponsorship

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home will not be considered.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to join a supportive professional team click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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