Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Nottingham
£14.50 – £15.00 per hour + Sleep‑In Payments
Full‑time | Permanent
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to feel safe, valued, and understood?
Would you like to be part of a team where your experience, leadership, and compassion genuinely make a difference every single day?
If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Our client is seeking child‑centred, dedicated, and nurturing Senior Residential Childcare Workers to join their homes in Nottingham (NG8). This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where your guidance will directly shape the experiences, progress, and wellbeing of the young people in care.
Why This Role Matters
As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you’ll play a key role in creating a warm, stable, and therapeutic environment where children can grow and thrive. You’ll lead shifts, support and mentor staff, and help young people navigate big emotions, everyday challenges, and important milestones.
You’ll be supported from day one with personalised development plans and clear progression opportunities — whether you’re aiming for Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, or wish to develop specialist skills.
What makes this opportunity stand out?
* Leading shifts and positively influencing home culture
* Tailored professional development and mentoring
* Genuine progression opportunities into management roles
* Being valued for your expertise, compassion, and commitment
Hours, Pay & Additional Benefits
Hours
* Full‑time: contracted 174 hours per month
* Sleep‑ins: 23:00 – 07:00
* 3‑week rolling rota (7 shifts per cycle)
Pay & Enhancements
* £14.50 – £15.00 per hour
* £71.28 per sleep‑in
* On‑call payments:
* Mon–Thurs: £20 per night
* Fri–Sun: £40 per night
* Additional on‑call payments where required
Benefits
-Blue Sky Discount Card
-Employee Health Assistance Scheme
-Annual Ofsted outcome bonuses
-Clear progression pathways
-Ongoing training and professional development
Your Role & Responsibilities
As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you’ll act as a role model, leading by example and helping to maintain a consistent, nurturing environment for both children and staff.
You will:
-Lead shifts and provide guidance to the care team
-Mentor, support, and motivate colleagues
-Promote a positive, child‑centred, therapeutic culture
-Support the development and review of individual care plans
-Help children regulate emotions, build life skills, and develop confidence
-Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and care practice
-Record key observations, incidents, and progress updates
-Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
-Support behaviour management strategies and therapeutic approaches
-Work collaboratively with social workers, therapists, and external agencies
-Contribute to continuous improvement across the home
Your experience and insight will help shape both the day‑to‑day running of the home and the long‑term outcomes for the young people being supported.
What the Client Is Looking For
The successful candidate will be compassionate, resilient, and committed to transforming the lives of children and young people.
Essential:
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
* Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting
* Leadership or supervisory experience
* Strong understanding of child development, trauma, and safeguarding
* Ability to de‑escalate situations and manage crises effectively
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays
* A full UK driving licence
Desirable:
*NVQ Level 4 or 5 in a relevant field
*Experience supporting young people with emotional or behavioural needs
Mission & Values
The client is committed to creating homes where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
They are guided by the values:
Supportive | Accountable | Focused | Empowering
These values underpin every decision, every shift, and every interaction within the home.
Safeguarding & Compliance
The client is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced background and compliance checks.
They welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Ready to Make a Real Difference?
If you’re a passionate and caring professional who wants to work in an environment where your leadership is truly valued — and you’re motivated to help children build brighter futures — this could be the role for you.
Apply today and take the next step in a career where your compassion and leadership genuinely change lives.
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