Full & Part-time Children\'s Residential Care Worker

New Reflexions is a childcare organisation dedicated to offering care, education, and therapy services to young people who have encountered trauma, leading to emotional and behavioural challenges. The New Reflexions Children’s Residential Service provides therapeutic placements, catering to individuals up to the ages of 18 years, for both short-term and long-term placements. We are recruiting Residential Support Workers working with children across Shropshire, North Wales and Staffordshire. At New Reflexions, we believe in potential—not just experience. We provide full training from day one, with no previous experience required. We’re passionate about growing our own management teams, and we have clear career pathways in place for every role. From hands-on support to leadership, we’ll help you take every step forward. We’ll pay for you to gain your Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications, plus all the support and training you need to succeed.

Location: Cruckton, Shrewsbury. Full-time & Part-time roles | Up to £32,552 (including sleep-ins).

What You’ll Do

• Support vulnerable young people aged 8–18 with diverse emotional and behavioural needs.
• Build nurturing, respectful relationships.
• Support with daily routines like meals, hygiene, homework.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and self-worth.
• Participate in school life and lead educational and life skills activities.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour and emotional distress.
• Support health and wellbeing needs, including safeguarding and personal care.
• Create a stable, safe, and homely environment in line with care plans.
• Follow a 2-on / 3-off shift pattern (with sleep-ins) and part-time options (60, 90, or 120 hrs/month).

What You’ll Bring

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help.
• Calm and reliable nature in challenging situations.
• Willingness to complete (fully funded) QCF Level 3 training.
• A driving licence and access to transport preferred.
• No prior experience needed—just the right mindset!

Why Join New Reflexions

• Up to £32,552 per year, including sleep-ins.
• FREE HOLIDAYS – Access to 5 holiday homes across the UK (Borth, Tenby, Morecambe, Ayr, and Clarach Bay).
• Blue Light Card.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Casual Dress.
• Free Food - Meals provided while on shift.
• Bank holiday bonus – Time and a half for working on bank holidays (and New Year’s Eve).
• Clear development route to Senior, Deputy, or Manager roles.
• Free on-site parking.
• Fully paid induction (2 weeks +) and support to achieve QCF Level 3 (and beyond).
• Access to employee support, health and wellbeing programme.
• Be part of a purpose-driven team that values respect, dignity, and inclusion.
• We do not use agency staff.

Essential Requirements

• A true passion for supporting and inspiring children to thrive.
• A full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a role that’s both rewarding and meaningful, we’d love to hear from you! Check out our website to find out more about what we do!

New Reflexions Care Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check with relevant barred list check(s) as well as other employment clearances.