Residential Care Worker
Contract: Full-time, permanent, average 37-hours per week on a rota (including weekends, evenings and sleep-in shifts and bank holidays)
Salary: Residential Care Worker: NJC Scale 17 - 22, £32,046.00 - £34,811.00 per annum
Salary: Trainee Residential Care Worker NJC Scale 15 - 16 £31,015.00 - £31,525.00 per annum
Report to: Registered Manager / Deputy Manager
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: To be confirmed
About the Role:
As a Residential Care Worker at William Henry Smith Therapeutic Children’s Home, you will provide trauma-informed, therapeutic care to children and young people within a nurturing residential setting. Guided by our PACE model, you will build safe, trusting relationships that support each child’s emotional wellbeing, development and positive outcomes.
You will work directly with children to meet their daily care, safeguarding and behavioural needs, acting as a positive role model while promoting resilience, independence and self-esteem. The role involves shift work, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, and requires a calm, reflective approach to managing challenging situations.
You will be supported through ongoing training, reflective supervision and professional development to ensure high-quality, child-centred practice.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Personally aligned with our values and committed to our mission
- Organise with administrative capabilities
- Confident in communicating professionally and warmly with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Meticulous, accurate with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Committed to ongoing professional development and training
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Residential Care Worker employer: William Henry Smith School
William Henry Smith School is an exceptional employer that values its staff and fosters a supportive work culture. With a focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow within their roles while enjoying the benefits of term-time hours and a collaborative environment that prioritises work-life balance. Located in a vibrant community, this position offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to the educational landscape.
Contact Details:
William Henry Smith School Recruitment Team
