Most care jobs leave you exhausted, underpaid and wondering if you're making any real difference. This one doesn't. We're looking for someone ready to step into a role where you'll genuinely change young people's lives, work shifts that actually fit around your life, and join a team that's been doing this brilliantly since 2011
Picture this: you're part of a small, stable team in a family home. The young people here aren't just passing through a system; they're building real relationships, learning to trust again, and discovering what they're capable of. Your role is right in the middle of that. Some days you're supporting them through their toughest moments. Other days you're celebrating their breakthroughs. Either way, you see the impact of your work almost every single day
This provider isn't new to this. They've been running outstanding and good-rated homes since 2011, and they've got long-serving staff who actually want to be here. That stability matters. It means proper training, genuine support, and a workplace designed to attract people who are genuinely good at what they do. You won't be firefighting or covering gaps; you'll be part of something that works
You'll come in with passion and energy, and they'll give you everything else. Fully funded Level 3 and 4 NVQ training in Health and Social Care for young people. Clinical counselling and guidance whenever you need it. A thorough six-month welcome programme so you're never left floundering. And when you hit 3, 5, 10 or 15 years, they reward your loyalty with extra pay and extra leave. This is a place people stay because they want to
What you will be doing
- Create a genuinely friendly, relaxed environment where young people feel safe enough to build confidence, self-esteem and respect for themselves and each other
- Support young people to have a real say in how the home runs and what happens to them; not just tick-box involvement, but genuine participation in decision-making
- Help young people move on successfully, whether that's to family placements or other residential settings, working with them and prospective carers to make the transition real and lasting
- Keep the home running smoothly by completing accurate records and day-to-day administration that actually matters
- Represent the home and the young people with integrity in every conversation with external agencies, families and visitors
Why you will love working here
- Salary of £26,500 to £36,000 per year depending on qualifications and role (including sleep-in shifts), plus flexible shift patterns that don't always require you to do a sleep-in, so work actually fits around your life
- Full-time, part-time or bank work available. 28 days annual leave per year including bank holidays, plus loyalty bonuses and extra leave at 3, 5, 10 and 15 years to reward people who stay and build something real
- Fully funded Level 3 and 4 NVQ training in Health and Social Care for Residential Young People, so you're developing genuine qualifications on the job, not paying for them yourself
- All your meals provided during your shift, on-site parking, a company pension you're automatically enrolled into, cycle to work scheme, and clinical counselling and guidance available whenever you need support
- £1,000 referral bonus for every friend you bring in (terms apply), plus monthly team rewards to celebrate and recognise you
Is this you?
- Is this you: you've got experience with children, whether that's in care, education, or another setting, and you genuinely care about what happens to them
- You're resilient and enthusiastic. You handle challenges with positivity and you're here because you want to make a real difference, not just because it's a job
- You're willing to work towards (or you already hold) a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Young People's Workforce
- You've got a UK driving licence and you're comfortable with the DBS process. Enhanced DBS checking against the Children's Barred List is part of how we keep young people safe
- You share our core belief that safeguarding young people and providing quality, therapeutic care is what this work is actually about
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.