Children's Residential Home
Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire
Salary: £29,113 - £30,565 Sleep-in Allowance £43.90
(approximately £4,000 per annum) + £500 Welcome Bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (37 hours per week)
Shifts: Days, evenings and sleep-ins (1-2 per week)
Make a Real Difference in a Child's Life
If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives, this could be the opportunity for you.
We are looking for compassionate and resilient individuals to join anew children's home in Keighley. You will support children aged 6-11 who have experienced trauma, helping them feel safe, valued, and supported every day.
In this role, you are more than a support worker-you are a role model, a mentor, and someone children can rely on during some of the most important moments of their lives.
What You'll Be Doing
Building strong, trusting relationships with children
Supporting daily routines, including school, activities, and bedtime
Encouraging hobbies and interests such as sports, gaming, arts, and cooking
Helping children develop confidence, independence, and emotional resilience
Working closely with a supportive team and external professionals
Following individual care and behaviour plansAbout the Home
This is a 2-bed children's home designed to provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
Our focus is on helping each child move forward positively, with the aim of transitioning into family or foster care when the time is right.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for people who are:
Caring, patient, and emotionally resilient
Passionate about supporting children with complex needs
Strong communicators and team players
Flexible to work shifts, including sleep-insExperience in residential childcare is helpful but not essential-we provide full training and support. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) is required.
What You'll Get in Return
Competitive salary of £29,113 - £30,565 + sleeps (depending on experience)
Sleep-in payments (approximately £4,000 per year)
£500 welcome bonus (£250 on start and £250 after probation)
Ongoing training and clear opportunities for career progression
A supportive management team that values your wellbeing
Pension scheme and employee support programmes#LEEJP
Salary description
£29113.00 - £30565.00 per year