Most care jobs feel like you're just going through the motions, hitting targets and surviving your shifts. But this isn't most care jobs. This is your chance to be the adult who actually changes a young person's life - the one they remember ten years on - while working with a team that invests in your growth from day one
You'll be working with young people aged up to 18 in a residential home where every day matters. These are real relationships you're building: mentoring, guiding, showing them what it looks like to have someone in your corner. You're helping create the safe, positive environment where they can actually heal and move forward. It's hard work, absolutely. But it's the kind of hard work that stays with you - and changes them
The home has been doing this since 2002, and they know what works. They've built a culture around their ethos and values, and they want staff who genuinely care about bringing that to life every single day. You won't be left to figure it out alone: from day one, you'll get funded Level 4 Apprenticeship training, ongoing therapeutic training for all staff, and real career progression. This is a team that invests in people who invest in young people
The shifts are 08:00 - 23:00 on a rolling rota, so your days will vary week to week. Sleep-in shifts are part of the pattern. It's flexible, it's sustainable, and it means you're genuinely present with the young people when it matters most - not just clocking in. And the money? £34,320 - £36,088 a year, plus £65 per sleep-in shift, plus incentivised overtime at an extra £3.50 an hour. That adds up
What you will be doing
- Help create a safe, positive environment for each young person, supporting their health, safety and education every day
- Mentor and guide the young people in your care, bringing a steady, professional presence that reflects the home's values
- Work shifts between 08:00 - 23:00 on a rolling rota, including sleep-in nights, being the adult they can rely on when they need support most
- Maintain professional standards in line with Ofsted regulations and Quality Care Standards, keeping excellent records and following company procedures
- Work alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, taking accountability for the care you deliver and contributing to a strong team culture
Why you will love working here
- Comprehensive training from day one: funded Level 4 Apprenticeship, therapeutic training for all staff, and genuine career progression
- Competitive salary of £34,320 - £36,088 per year (depending on qualifications and sleep-in frequency), plus £65 per sleep-in shift and incentivised overtime at £3.50 extra per hour
- 224 hours annual leave, bank holidays at double pay, 3% employer pension contribution, and free DBS check
- Genuine support for your wellbeing: an employee wellbeing service, food available on shift, and monthly recognition awards that celebrate your work
- A permanent, full-time role with a provider who has been genuinely reaching out and changing lives since 2002
Is this you?
- Is this you: you've got at least a year's experience in care or working with young people (though your commitment and desire to make a real difference matters more than a perfect CV)
- You hold a valid manual UK/EU driving licence - it's essential for this role
- You're legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom
- You're someone who genuinely wants to bring positive change to young people's lives and isn't afraid of the emotional weight that comes with it
- You're ready to be part of a team that does the hard work properly, and you're willing to learn and develop continuously
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.