Children's Residential Care Workers - Cumbria

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 Children's Homes 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.

Specialist Education and Residential Provision We’ve also opened a specialist school for children with learning difficulties, incorporating residential care alongside day placements. The bespoke curriculum includes horse riding, outdoor learning, and practical experiences designed to help every child reach their full potential.

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


• Willing to complete a fully funded Level 3 qualification


• Hold a full UK manual driving licence


• Have access to their own transport

What You'll Receive

Salary & Benefits

• Earn up to £32,552 per year, including sleep-in payments


• FREE Holiday Home Access Enjoy complimentary stays at our holiday homes located in:

o Borth

o Tenby

o Morecambe

o Ayr

o Clarach Bay

• The opportunity to undertake a NGB recognised awards to benefit the children


• Free meals whilst on shift


• Bank Holidays and New Year's Eve paid at time and a half


• Bike-to-work scheme


• Fully funded Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications


• Clear career progression to Senior, Deputy Manager, and Registered Manager roles


• Employee wellbeing and support resources


• Join a welcoming, experienced, and supportive team

Essential Requirements

• A genuine passion for helping children and young people succeed


• Full UK manual driving licence


• Access to your own vehicle


• Commitment to providing excellent care in a therapeutic environment

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you're looking for a career where every day matters, where you'll be supported to grow professionally, and where you can genuinely change young lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.

Visit our website to learn more:

New Reflexions | High-Quality Children's Residential Care & Education

Safeguarding Statement

New Reflexions Care Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, including relevant barred list checks, alongside other pre-employment clearances. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.