Children's Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Worker

Full-time & Part-time roles | up to £34,320 (full time, including sleep-ins)

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED – JUST A POSITIVE MINDSET!

WE PROVIDE FULL TRAINING AND SUPPORT!

Location: Various Locations within Shropshire, Powys and Staffordshire

Ready to Make a Difference?
Every day is different and everyday matters. Join a team that values respect, dignity, and inclusion—and start a career that truly changes lives.

At New Reflexions, we believe in potential—not just experience. That’s why 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.

What You’ll Do as a Residential Care Worker:

• Build positive, supportive relationships with young people up to 18.


• Assist with daily routines such as self-care, household tasks, and emotional wellbeing.

• Participating in school life and leading educational and life skills activities

• Encourage development through structured activities, education support, and community engagement.


• Promote independence and choice while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.


• Work as part of a team to deliver care plans, track progress, and communicate with families and professionals.


• Follow a shift pattern (with sleep-ins)


• Part-time options (60, 90, or 120 hrs/month) as well as full time options (Sleep-ins required)

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence


• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help.


• A calm and reliable nature in challenging situations


• Willingness to complete (fully funded) QCF Level 3 training


• A true passion for supporting and inspiring children to thrive.

• Right to work in the UK


• We do not use agency staff; therefore, we do require people to be flexible to cover shifts.

Why Join New Reflexions?

• Up to £34,320 per year, including sleep-ins. (£13.45 - £13.70 per hour and £40 - £42 for sleep ins)


• FREE Getaways – Access to 5 holiday homes across the UK (Borth, Tenby, Morecambe, Ayr, and Clarach Bay)


• Blue Light Card


• Cycle to work scheme.


• 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


• Fully paid induction (2 weeks +) and support to achieve QCF Level 3 (and beyond)


• Access to employee support, health and wellbeing programme


• All Learning Disabilities homes rated GOOD or OUTSTANDING by Ofsted


• Be part of a purpose-driven team that values respect, dignity, and inclusion.

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!  https://www.newreflexions.co.uk/

About Us

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 and young people with Learning Disabilities.

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. 

Apply today and begin your journey with New Reflexions!