Children's Residential Care Workers Needed
Looking for a Meaningful New Career? No Experience Required.
At New Reflexions, we don't just look at experience – we look at potential.
If you're caring, resilient, and passionate about helping young people thrive, we'll provide everything else. From day one, you'll receive full training, ongoing support, and fully funded qualifications, helping you build a rewarding long-term career in residential childcare.
Exciting Opportunities in Cumbria
We're expanding our services and are looking for dedicated individuals to join our established and supportive teams.
Our opportunities include:
Activity‑Based Response Children's Homes - Wigton
Work in a unique therapeutic environment where outdoor adventure, exploration, and learning play a key role in helping young people achieve positive outcomes. If you enjoy being active and spending time outdoors, this could be the perfect role for you.
Residential Care Services - Kirkby Stephen
Work in a supportive and therapeutic residential environment, helping children and young people who have experienced trauma, emotional difficulties, and behavioural challenges. As part of a dedicated team, you will build positive relationships, provide stability and nurture, and support young people to develop resilience, independence, and confidence in a safe and caring home environment.
Learning Disability Services - Keswick
Support children with complex learning disabilities in a warm, nurturing environment where individuality is recognised and celebrated. Working alongside an experienced team, you will help young people develop communication, independence, and essential life skills through tailored support programmes designed to maximise their opportunities and achieve positive outcomes.
Why Choose New Reflexions?
At New Reflexions, you'll be joining a settled, experienced, and highly supportive staff team who are passionate about making a difference. Our homes provide children with stability, consistency, and positive role models.
The children and young people we support are encouraged to participate fully in their local communities, and all children attend local schools, helping them build relationships, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
You’ll be working in beautifully maintained homes where children receive therapeutic care, education, and support that enables them to flourish.
About Us
New Reflexions is a specialist childcare organisation providing high-quality care, education, and therapeutic services for children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity.
Our residential services offer both short and long-term therapeutic placements for children and young people up to the age of 18, focusing on building positive relationships, developing independence, and helping every child achieve their full potential.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Residential Care Worker, you’ll play an important role in supporting children and young people aged up to 18 who may have emotional and behavioural needs or learning disabilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building positive, nurturing, and trusting relationships
- Supporting day-to-day routines, including meals, personal care, and homework
- Helping young people develop confidence, independence, and life skills
- Encouraging participation in education, hobbies, and community activities
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and responding calmly to challenging situations
- Working as part of a therapeutic team to provide consistency and stability
- Creating a safe, caring, and homely environment
- Following a shift pattern that includes sleep‑ins
What We're Looking For
You don’t need previous experience in residential childcare – just the right values and attitude.
We’re looking for people who are:
- Compassionate, patient, and caring
- Reliable and calm under pressure
- Motivated to support young people to achieve their potential
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Children's Residential Care Workers - Cumbria employer: Reflexion Care Group
At New Reflexions, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing the next generation of professionals in children's care. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth through comprehensive training and mentorship, ensuring that every graduate can thrive in a meaningful role that truly makes a difference. With a competitive salary and clear career progression opportunities, you'll find a rewarding environment where your passion for helping young people is valued and celebrated.
