Most care jobs feel like you're just getting through the shift. This one isn't like that. We're looking for someone who genuinely wants to build relationships with young people, grow their own skills, and move into management if that's where their ambition takes them - because this provider actually promotes from within, and they mean it
Imagine walking into work knowing that today you're part of creating an emotionally secure, genuinely warm home for young people who need consistency and belief in them. You're not filling a rota gap - you're helping kids realise their own potential, supporting their social, emotional and intellectual development in ways that actually stick. That's the daily reality here
The team around you isn't just competent; they're invested in you succeeding. The provider heavily backs staff development because they've built their entire pipeline by promoting talented people from within. If you see yourself as a Team Leader or Manager down the line, they're actively looking to build that future with you, not against you
You'll work to rigorous professional standards - this is quality care under Ofsted's eye, operating within Children's Act regulations and BILD-aligned practice. That structure and accountability means you're never guessing, and the young people get the consistency they deserve
What you will be doing
- Provide day-to-day care, supervision and emotional support to young people in the home, working alongside Team Leaders and management to create a stable, nurturing environment
- Help with the practical and emotional needs of the young people - from daily routines through to supporting their social, physical and moral development
- Work to high standards of professional care and control, maintaining consistency and safeguarding at all times
- Contribute to the home's care programmes and activities that help young people move towards their own goals
- Support Team Leaders and managers in the smooth day-to-day running of the home
Why you will love working here
- Full-time permanent role with genuine career progression - the provider actively recruits Team Leaders and Managers from their own staff, so if you're ambitious this is a real pathway
- Work for an organisation that invests heavily in your professional development and supports you to grow
- Be part of a home that operates to the highest standards - quality Ofsted-regulated care where your work genuinely matters
- Join a team that values consistency and emotional security for young people, meaning the role feels purposeful every single day
Is this you?
- You've got genuine warmth with young people and the ability to build real relationships, even with those who've had rough experiences
- You're reliable, consistent and take professional standards seriously - you understand that young people need adults they can trust
- You're willing to keep learning and developing your skills; you see this role as a stepping stone, not a dead end
- You can work full-time and adapt to the shift pattern the home needs to operate smoothly
- You're ready to work within a structured regulatory framework (Children's Act, Ofsted, BILD) and embrace professional accountability
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.