Fordingbridge, Hampshire, United Kingdom
£26670 - £35210
Permanent
Job Title: Residential Child Care Worker
Location: Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6
Salary: £26,670 - £35,210 per annum, £55 per sleep-in
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Residential Child Care Worker to join our team in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support children who have experienced trauma within a nurturing, family-like environment. Our organisation specialises in providing therapeutic care using approaches such as PACE and DDP, ensuring children build trust and resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Residential Child Care Worker based in Fordingbridge, 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 to promote development and independence
- Supporting children to achieve 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 weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (22:30 to 07:30)
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 weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
- 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 equivalent
- Experience working with children with complex emotional or behavioural needs
- Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches such as PACE or DDP
- Experience in a supervisory or senior role
Benefits & Work Environment:
- Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
- £55 per sleep-in, paid in addition to salary
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
- Home vehicles provided for transport
- Meals provided while on shift
- 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
- Access to training and development, including funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and progression opportunities
- Supportive team environment with regular supervision and training
If you are a compassionate and reliable individual seeking a rewarding role in Fordingbridge, apply today!
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency for permanent placements. We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.
