Residential Care Worker - Children in Stafford

Change a Child's Future – Join Our Therapeutic Children's Home. Be the person who helps a child feel safe, valued and hopeful again. Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Do you want more than just a job—you want a career where every day has purpose?

At The Farmhouse, our therapeutic children's home in Great Haywood, Staffordshire, we provide a safe, nurturing home for up to three children aged 5–12 who have experienced significant early-life trauma. Using our unique Prep4Fostering model, we help children heal, grow and develop the confidence and emotional resilience they need to move into loving, long-term foster families. This is your opportunity to become part of a close-knit, supportive team that truly changes lives.

Why Join Us?

• A small, family-style home where you can build meaningful relationships with children.
• A trauma-informed, therapeutic approach that puts children first.
• Ongoing support and guidance from our dedicated Clinical Psychologist.
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive management team who value your wellbeing and career progression.
• The opportunity to progress into a Senior Residential Support Worker role if you're ready for the next step.

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker (or Senior Residential Support Worker), you'll play a vital role in helping children feel safe, secure and understood. You'll:

• Create a warm, caring and therapeutic home environment.
• Support children with daily routines, education, hobbies and family contact.
• Encourage independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help children recover from trauma.
• Work alongside colleagues, therapists and external professionals to achieve the very best outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to personalised care plans.

No two days are the same—but every day gives you the chance to make a lasting impact.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to work 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, resilient and positive attitude.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred therapeutic care.

Desirable

• Experience working in a children's residential home.
• Experience supporting children who have experienced trauma or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
• PRICE, Team Teach or similar behaviour management training.

We also welcome applications from experienced Residential Support Workers who hold a Level 3 qualification and are looking to take the next step into a Senior role.

Is This You?

We're looking for people who are compassionate, patient and emotionally resilient—people who understand that trust takes time and that small victories can have life-changing outcomes. If you're committed to helping children heal from trauma and build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.

Start a Career That Changes Lives

This isn't just another care job. It's an opportunity to become a trusted adult in a child's life, helping them rediscover safety, happiness and hope for the future. Apply today and be part of a team that's transforming children's lives—one child at a time.