Full job descriptionPeople House Recruitment are currently supporting a newly registered children’s residential home near Taunton with the recruitment of 3 permanent full-time staff members.
The home recently achieved a GOOD rating in its first Ofsted inspection and provides support within a small group living environment for children and young people.
Due to increasing occupancy within the service, the provider is now recruiting:
*Residential Childcare Workers
*Team Leaders
Salary:
*Residential Childcare Worker (unqualified/no experience): £13.00 per hour
*Residential Childcare Worker (qualified or 2+ years experience): £13.50 per hour
*Team Leader: £14.30 per hour
*Sleep-in payment: £65 per sleep
Shift Pattern:
Shifts operate on a rolling rota and run from 10:00am until 10:30am the following morning including a sleep-in.
Responsibilities:
*Supporting children and young people within a residential care setting
*Promoting positive outcomes, routines, and emotional wellbeing
*Safeguarding children and maintaining professional boundaries
*Supporting education, appointments, and daily activities
*Working collaboratively within the care team
*Maintaining accurate records and reports
Requirements:
*Passion for working with children and young people
*Ability to work within a residential shift pattern including sleep-ins
*Strong communication and teamwork skills
*Experience within EBD and/or Learning Disability services preferred
*For Team Leader roles, candidates should hold or be working towards a Level 3 qualification with at least 75% completed
Please note:
*Sponsorship is not available
This is an excellent opportunity to join a newly developed service with a positive inspection outcome and genuine opportunity for long-term progression and stability.
Immediate interviews available subject to application completion.