Sway, Hampshire, United Kingdom
£26670 - £35210
Permanent
Job Title: Residential Child Care Worker
Location: Sway, Hampshire, South East England / Hampshire / SO41 Postcode Area
Salary: £26,670 - £35,210 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Residential Child Care Worker to join our team in Sway, Hampshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma, providing nurturing and therapeutic support within a small, family-like environment. Our organisation specialises in supporting children with complex emotional needs, using innovative approaches such as PACE and DDP.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Residential Child Care Worker based in Sway, Hampshire, your daily duties will include:
- Providing tailored emotional and practical care to meet each child's individual needs
- Building trusting, therapeutic relationships and acting as a positive role model
- Supporting school runs, extracurricular activities, and family contact using our home vehicles
- Planning and facilitating recreational and educational activities that promote development, independence, and social skills
- Supporting children to work towards their personal developmental milestones
- Carrying out household duties, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a warm, welcoming environment
- Completing daily records, logs, and health and safety checks
- Collaborating with social workers, educators, and other professionals
- Working 24-hour shift patterns, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Residential Child Care Worker, you will need:
- Aged 21 or over
- Full, clean UK driving licence (home vehicles are used for transport)
- Compassionate, patient, and resilient nature with the ability to bring warmth and calm in challenging situations
- Flexibility and reliability to work shifts including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Good communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
- Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
Desirable (but not essential):
- Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care, or an equivalent
- Experience working with children with emotional or behavioural needs
- Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches such as PACE or DDP
Benefits & Work Environment:
- Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
- Sleep-in payments of £55 per sleep-in
- Fully funded enhanced DBS check
- Home vehicles provided for transport
- Meals provided during shifts
- Free on-site parking at all locations
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering 24/7 support
- Company pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
- 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development, including funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and progression opportunities
- Casual dress code in a homely environment
If you are a compassionate and reliable individual seeking a rewarding role in Sway, Hampshire, apply today!
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.
