We are looking for a Residential Care Worker to join our amazing team as we prepare to welcome a new child to our home.
If you love working with children, especially those who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, are dedicated to helping them grow and develop and want to provide a calm, nurturing presence, we'd love to hear from you.
In return for your expertise and excellence, we’ll also invest in you — offering the training, support, and development you need to deliver exceptional care. From in-house learning to clear career pathways, we’re here to help you grow as far as your ambition takes you.
Role Highlights
Job Title: Children’s Residential Care Worker
Location: Newark (NG24)
Salary: £29,232 plus £80 per sleep ins
Hours: 40 hours per week including weekends and bank holidays
The Home: Beautiful 4-bedroom home with a new child moving in soon!
The Role
As our new Children’s Residential Care Worker, you will:
Work as part of a team to ensure the children are looked after 24/7, creating a safe, loving, nurturing home.
Complete household tasks to ensure the home remains clean and tidy.
Get to know the kids – what they like, what they need, and how to support them
Provide calm, reassuring care
Plan and prepare homecooked meals.
Organise activities and events around hobbies, interests to capture imagination and engagement.
Follow and update care plans, handover sheets and other relevant documentation
Follow our therapeutic model to help them stay calm and feel safe during dysregulated moments
Support school attendance and engagement.
Be a team player creating a great working environment within the home
Be a key support for the Home Manager to achieve and maintain an OFSTED rating of good or outstanding
Prioritise your continual development and be open to learning new things
About You – Does this sound like you?
Resilient – You won’t give up on a child, even on their toughest days
Calm and consistent – You’ll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours
Caring – You’ll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments
Confident – You’ll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice
Flexible – You’ll work a mixed rota of long days, evenings, sleep-ins, and weekends – we plan ahead but value your support when things change
A driver – A full UK licence is essential to use our home’s car for school runs and activities
Safe to work with children – An enhanced DBS with child barred list check is required – if you don’t have one, we will request a new one for you and get your registered on the DBS Update Service.
What We Value
We’re driven by our values and we look for these in every member of our team:
We Seek Out – We’re always looking for ways to do better
We Welcome – We include, respect, and support everyone
We Inspire – We believe in every person’s potential
We Speak Out – We advocate for what’s right
We Serve Others – We act with compassion and purpose
These values are more than just words—they shape how we work, lead, and serve.
Our North Star
Everything we do is inspired by our ambition that every child and young person we support:
Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are
Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life
Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them
You will play a vital role in achieving this mission.
Our Benefits
We value your commitment and relentless dedication and have crafted a package of health & well-being benefits. Here’s some of what you can expect:
Funded training, qualifications & career progression across YMCA services
Quarterly Campfires – celebrating our impact across the organisation
Wellbeing package (after passing probation): 24/7 GP access, health/dental cashback, Employment Assistance Programme
Minimum of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days with service
Discounted YMCA childcare & holiday clubs
£500 refer-a-friend bonus
Blue Light Card eligibility + 10% discount at YMCA Café and Malt Cross
£80 per sleep in paid monthly with your salary.
Diversity & Safer Recruitment
YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.
Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements. Please contact us in the first instance.
We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Ready to Apply?
If you believe in the transformative power of therapeutic care, share our values, and have the relevant experience to match—we want to hear from you.
Please share your CV with us!!
What Happens Next?
We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised if required.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide specific feedback on why you may not have been shortlisted.
For an informal conversation before applying, please reach out to us and we would be delighted to help.
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Salary description
£29232.00 - £29232.00 per year