Residential Care Worker

Sgscare; Bradford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Bradford is seeking a passionate Residential Care Worker to support young people facing challenging behaviours and emotional difficulties. The role offers a supportive environment, training opportunities, and a commitment to safeguarding. Ideal candidates need a Level 3 qualification and should be emotionally resilient and able to work in a team-focused setting. The position is not available for those requiring sponsorship.

Benefits

Full training

Supportive team

Development-focused environment

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 3/4 qualifications.
• Ability to work a rolling rota including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with emotional regulation and daily needs.
• Contribute positively to team meetings and planning.
• Build warm and trusting relationships with young people.

Skills

Passion for supporting young people

Building positive relationships

Managing behaviours using PACE and Team Teach

Emotional resilience

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Residential Care Worker 🧡

Location: Bradford (BD4)

Salary: £32,005.56

Working Hours: 8am-4pm (Mon - Fri)

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: Young People – EBD, challenging behaviour, emotional difficulties

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce or equivalent / or willingness to work towards Level 3/4

Experience in Years Desired (not essential): Experience with challenging children in a residential setting

Vacancies: This service is hiring 3 x Residential Care Workers 🙌

The Home: 🏡

• Number of Beds: 2-bed home with 2:1 staffing OR 2:1 staffing arrangements

• Type of YPs: EBD, challenging behaviour, emotional difficulties

• Ratio of staff to children: High staffing ratios (2:1)

❗ Mandatory Requirements (Role-Specific)

As this position is a Residential Support Worker role, the following must be added:

Do NOT apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.

• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent.

• You have only Healthcare, NHS, CQC or Nursery Practitioner experience.

• You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available.

➡️ Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

Who we are looking for… 🌟

Someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people

• Can build warm, positive and trusting relationships

• Can confidently manage behaviours using PACE and Team Teach

• Is emotionally resilient and committed to safeguarding

• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Can work a rolling rota including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins

• Is open, honest, compassionate, and has a growth mindset

• Is willing to undergo a DBS check

• Can contribute positively to team meetings, planning, and daily routines

• Is able to support education, activities, emotional regulation and daily living needs

Why this Home & Company… ✨

• Progression Opportunity: Strong internal development and promotion culture

• Qualification Opportunity: Support to complete Level 3/4

• Benefits: Full training, supportive team, development-focused environment

• Ethos: Child-centred, nurturing, trauma-informed

• Culture: Supportive, professional, and team-focused

❌ Sponsorship is not available

(Required by instructions)

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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