Lymington, Hampshire, United Kingdom
£28000 - £38580
Permanent
Job Title: Residential Child Care Worker
Location: Sway, Hampshire, South East (New Forest area)
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum + sleep-in bonuses (up to £8,580 per year)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
Residential Child Care Worker roles are available in Sway, Hampshire, supporting children and young people in small, nurturing residential homes. This is a hands-on, in-person position where you’ll help create a safe, stable and therapeutic environment for children who have experienced trauma. Full training is provided, and applications are welcome from all experience levels.
Key Responsibilities
As a Residential Child Care Worker based in Sway, your daily duties will include:
- Providing consistent emotional and practical support tailored to each child’s needs
- Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model within the home
- Supporting routines such as school runs, appointments, activities and family contact (using home vehicles) in Sway
- Planning and delivering recreational and educational activities that build confidence and social skills
- Completing household tasks (cooking, cleaning and maintaining a welcoming home environment)
- Maintaining accurate records, daily logs and completing health & safety checks
- Working collaboratively with external professionals (e.g., social workers and educators)
- Working a 24-hour shift pattern including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins (22:30–07:30)
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Residential Child Care Worker, you will need:
- Aged 21+
- Full, clean UK driving licence (essential)
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- A compassionate, resilient and reliable approach, with strong communication skills
- Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check (funded by the employer)
Desirable (not essential):
- Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare / Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs
- Awareness of trauma-informed approaches such as PACE and DDP
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive salary with additional sleep-in bonus potential
- Enhanced DBS fully funded
- Company pension (3% employer contribution)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support including counselling and GP access)
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Meals provided on shift, free on-site parking, casual dress
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Fully funded Level 3 Diploma (if not already qualified) plus progression to Level 4/5
- Ongoing training including safeguarding, first aid, and PACE/DDP therapeutic parenting
If you are a qualified Residential Child Care Worker looking for an exciting new role in Sway, apply today!
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