Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Nottingham (NG8)
£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?
Do you want 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.
We are looking for child-centred, dedicated, and nurturing Senior Residential Childcare Workers to join our homes in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role where your guidance will shape the experiences, progress, and wellbeing of the young people in our care.
Why This Role Matters
As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you will play a key role in creating a warm, stable, therapeutic environment where children can grow and thrive. You’ll lead shifts, mentor staff, and support young people through big emotions, daily challenges, and important milestones.
You will be supported from day one, with personalised development plans and opportunities to progress — whether you want to become a Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, or develop specialist skills.
What makes this opportunity stand out?
* You lead the shift and positively influence the home culture
* You receive tailored professional development and mentoring
* You have opportunities to progress into management roles
* You are 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 in each 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 paid when required
Benefits
* Blue Sky Discount Card
* Employee Health Assistance Scheme
* Annual Ofsted outcome bonuses
* Clear progression pathways
* Ongoing training and development
Your Role & Responsibilities
As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you will be a role model who leads by example and creates a consistent, nurturing environment.
You will:
-Lead shifts and provide guidance to the care team
-Mentor, support, and motivate colleagues
-Promote a positive, child‑centred, therapeutic culture
-Help develop and review individual care plans
-Support children to regulate emotions, build skills, and develop confidence
-Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and care practice
-Record important observations, incidents, and progress updates
-Build trusting, respectful relationships with children and young people
-Support behaviour management approaches and therapeutic interventions
-Work collaboratively with social workers, therapists, and external agencies
-Contribute to continuous improvement across the home
-Your voice and experience will help shape both the daily running of the home and the long‑term outcomes for young people.
What We’re Looking For
You will be someone who is compassionate, resilient, and committed to transforming the lives of children and young people.
Essential:
-NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
-Experience working with children/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
-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
Our Mission & Values
We are committed to creating homes where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We live by the values:
Supportive • Accountable • Focused • Empowering
These guide every decision we make, every shift we lead, and every interaction we have with the children in our care.
Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced background checks.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.
Ready to Make a Real Difference?
If you’re a passionate, caring professional who wants to be part of a team that truly values you — and you’re excited about helping children build brighter futures — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start a role where your compassion and leadership change lives.
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