Most care jobs offer you a rota and a payslip. This one offers you the chance to genuinely change a child's life while building the career you actually want. We're looking for compassionate, level-headed people to join a family-run children's home where your work matters, your flexibility is valued, and your growth is taken seriously
Picture this: you're supporting a young person through their evening routine, building trust one conversation at a time. You help them feel safe in a home where they've struggled to feel safe before. You're calm when things get challenging, you listen without judgment, and you help them see their own resilience. That's the heart of what you'll do here - work that shapes futures in the most direct way possible
This provider isn't a corporate chain; it's a family-run organisation that genuinely invests in its people. The homes are built on the principle that children from traumatic backgrounds need stable, nurturing environments where they can heal and grow. You won't be just logging hours - you'll be part of a team that collaborates, reflects, and actually celebrates the small breakthroughs that matter
The flexibility is real, too. Bank shifts mean you choose when you work - evenings, weekends, whatever fits your life - while building genuine experience in residential childcare. If you're exploring this sector, changing careers, or juggling other commitments, this is how you get your foot in the door with a provider that values commitment over credentials
What you will be doing
- Support young people through daily routines and activities, creating structure and normality in their day
- Build positive, trusting relationships based on consistency, empathy and respect
- Help promote emotional wellbeing and resilience, spotting and responding to what matters to each child
- Keep the home safe, calm and welcoming - and stay level-headed when situations get challenging
- Keep accurate records and collaborate with the wider care team so everyone's pulling in the same direction
Why you will love working here
- £13.46 per hour plus £75.74 per sleep-in shift - proper pay for proper work
- Genuine flexibility: you control when you work around your life, not the other way round
- Blue Light Card eligibility, discounted gym memberships and free eye tests as a thank you for what you do
- Ongoing training and development to build real skills, with clear career progression pathways if you want to grow
- Work within a supportive, family-run organisation that actually values people and invests in their wellbeing
Is this you?
- Are you a full UK driving licence holder? You'll need one for this role
- Do you have an Enhanced DBS certificate already, or are you happy to go through the process?
- Can you work flexibly - evenings, weekends, whenever shifts are needed?
- Are you genuinely good at staying calm under pressure and communicating clearly, even when things are tough?
- Most importantly: do you actually care about supporting children and young people? That matters more than a perfect CV
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.