Children's Residential Care Worker

Help children and young people overcome adversity and achieve goals they never thought possible

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference?

At Austen Cottage Children's Home, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported.

We're looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated Residential Children's Care Workers to join our team and help provide the safety, stability and opportunities that children and young people need to thrive.

Many of the children we support have experienced adversity, trauma and disruption in their lives. Through positive relationships, therapeutic support and a child-centred approach, we help young people develop resilience, build confidence and create brighter futures.

As a Residential Children's Care Worker, you'll play a vital role in making this happen.

About the Service

Residential childcare is a 24/7 responsibility.

At Austen Cottage, our team provides round-the-clock care and support every day of the year. As a Residential Children's Care Worker, you’ll be part of a dedicated team helping children and young people experience stability, consistency and positive relationships that support them to thrive.

This is more than a care role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted adult, positive role model and advocate for children and young people, helping them build confidence, develop independence and achieve goals they may never have thought possible.

Why Choose Rockhopper Children's Services?

At Rockhopper Children's Services, we do more than provide care.

We create environments where children can heal, grow and thrive.

Our approach is built on the principles of PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy), helping children develop emotional security, resilience and confidence through strong, trusting relationships.

Like the resilient and protective Rockhopper penguin, we believe in standing alongside children through life's challenges, providing the stability, care and support they need to build brighter futures.

When you join Rockhopper, you'll become part of a team that:

• Puts children at the heart of everything we do
• Takes a therapeutic and relationship-based approach to care
• Values compassion, curiosity and empathy
• Invests in staff development and progression
• Works together to create safe, nurturing and supportive homes
• Believes every child has limitless potential

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• £60 payment for every sleep-in worked
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• £1,000 bonus upon successful completion of the qualification within 12 months
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Health and wellbeing support, including free confidential counselling services
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life cover
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

The Role

As a Residential Children's Care Worker, you'll spend your time supporting children and young people in their daily lives, helping them feel safe, valued and supported while creating positive experiences and opportunities for them to grow and thrive. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll help provide consistency, stability and high-quality care across our residential childcare service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support within a safe and nurturing home environment
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
• Support children and young people with daily routines, education and personal development
• Encourage independence, confidence and the development of life skills
• Promote positive behaviour and positive outcomes
• Support children and young people through challenges and transitions
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping and safeguarding responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner professionals
• Support children and young people to access activities, hobbies and experiences that enrich their lives
• Promote and champion the voice, wishes and feelings of children and young people

At Austen Cottage, we provide a safe, nurturing and therapeutic home where children and young people can recover from adversity, build positive relationships and achieve their potential.

Our team is committed to creating stability, consistency and opportunities for growth, helping children develop confidence, resilience and the skills they need for the future. We believe children thrive when they experience belonging, positive relationships and adults who genuinely care about their success.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people, or transferable experience from care, education, health, support work, youth work or similar settings
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Resilience, patience and a positive attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins
• Full UK driving licence
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity or complex life experiences

Safeguarding

Rockhopper Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and other relevant safeguarding checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce and believe that diversity of experience, background and perspective benefits both our colleagues and the children and young people we support.

Address:

Rockhopper Children's Services,
Unit 7, Brook Business Centre,
Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge,
UB8 2FX

We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and young people and safeguarding is the responsibility of us all.

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