291 Care Facilities jobs in the United Kingdom

The Good Shepherd Centre (GSC) campus just outside Bishopton offers young people a safe, nurturing and caring environment set in fabulous grounds with a garden wildlife trail and outdoor sports facility. On-campus there are three secure care houses, a close support house & a semi-independent living cottage. Young people who live with us continue their education in our school, on campus, or attend further education out with the campus.

This is an exciting time to join Team GSC as we seek to build on our strong reputation for relational practice and through delivering ambitious strategic goals to #Keep The Promise.

GSC offers employees a great benefits package and you will be joining an enthusiastic and dedicated team.

Young people referred to us have experienced significant difficulties in their lives, and many will have faced traumatic and harmful situations and may be experiencing psychological distress; mental health problems; and problems coping with managing feelings and day to day life. We offer a place of safety and nurture where we support young people and their families, alongside the professionals involved in their lives, to make sense of these experiences and to build hope, coping skills and goals for the future
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The
Residential Care Worker
is a key position promoting and upholding the vision and values of the GSC as a place of care, safety and learning.

We are seeking to appoint caring, child-centred, hard-working and resilient individuals with a motivation to be a positive role model and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. If you have experience working in Residential Child Care, we would love to hear from you.

Our purpose is to provide a positive, life changing experience for young people through individual care, education and skills development focused on promoting young people's mental and emotional wellbeing and longer-term positive outcomes. Through ensuring that the work is in keeping with legislative, procedural, and good practice requirements and guidance, the overall focus of the role is to build trusting relationships with young people within a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment. You will work as part of a team to support young people to meet their needs, achieve their goals and build hope for their future.

The successful candidates will have experience of supporting vulnerable young people, are committed to Children's Rights and have, or be willing to achieve, a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Social Care and the Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Caring for Children and Young People at Level 3 or above, or equivalent qualifications recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

There is also a requirement to apply for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a registered supervisor within the first three months of employment and to be registered as a registered supervisor with the SSSC within six months of employment.

If you are looking for a new and exciting role in the third sector and would welcome the opportunity to help young people achieve their potential, then working as part of our dedicated and experienced team may be a good move for you.

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We are developing an innovative selection process to have a focus on values and engagement with young people.

Pattern of Work:
Rotational 3 weekly shift pattern including early, mid, late; weekend

"Staff genuinely care and it's not just a job. They don't give up on me, they don't abandon me, and they want the best. This place has changed my life" -
Quote from a young person
"The Service has gone that extra mile to meet significant level of need. No other service in Scotland would offer a placement. Good Shepherd Centre have excelled expectations for this young person. The service is very good. Supportive, consistent, and caring" – Quote from a Social Worker
Are you passionate about helping vulnerable young people thrive and flourish?
Do you have the skills to engage with young people and support them to reach their maximum potential?
"Our purpose is to provide a positive, life-changing experience for young people through individual care, education and skills development focused on promoting young people's mental and emotional wellbeing and longer-term positive outcomes."

About Us

Gemstones Care is a 3 bed Children's Home (EBD) in Birmingham specialising in providing trauma-informed care to children with emotional or behavioural difficulties.

We are professional and supportive in our approach and value staff welfare and quality of care for children in our care.

Role: Residential Support Worker - Children's Home (EBD)

Salary: £31,700 to £3,800 (including sleeps). Based on 2.50- 3.50 per hour + 5 sleep-in

Shift pattern: 2 on / 4 off. 10am start to 10.30am finish the following day, including a sleep in at the home.

Requirements of this job:

Essential

• Hold a full UK manual driving licence
• Ability to use or willing to learn and embrace the use of electronic recording system
• Compassion, patience, resilience and empathy
• Have a genuine interest in working with vulnerable looked after children and young people
• Ability to learn and develop new skills
• Have good written and communication skills
• Be organised and have the ability to work under supervision and unsupervised
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and in stressful environments
• Ability to engage effectively with children and young people
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and external professionals
• Work effectively in a team
• Computer literate
• Partake enthusiastically in activities with the young people
• A desire to strive for the best outcomes for the young people and the company
• Be willing to partake in any training as instructed by the home
• Be willing to achieve the necessary QCF Level 3 Diploma

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Childcare Practitioner Residential Childcare Setting
• Hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare/Level 5 in Leadership and Management
• Extensive knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 including the Quality Standards

Your key responsibilities as a Residential Support Worker:

• Foster a safe and caring environment and atmosphere for children and young people, promoting their well-being and development
• Work closely with colleagues, agencies and families to ensure the best outcomes for the children
• Work towards achieving a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent

Company description

Gemstones Care is an independent children's care provider run by a friendly child and staff focussed team. Our care home has been fully re-constructed and renovated throughout and will offer a comfortable and welcoming homely and working environment for the successful candidate. Our key objective is to make sincere and positive changes to young people and children's lives who come from challenging backgrounds, and we seek the very best individuals to be part of this influential journey.

We value and are committed towards equality and diversity within our company and aim to ensure our staff reflect the diversity of the children and young people within our care. To support our commitment towards this, we welcome applications from all ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding of children and young people in our care is of the highest importance. Our recruitment and vetting process aims to create a safe environment for all children, young people, and staff. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to clear enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 1,700.00- 3,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you possess a Level 3 in Residential Childcare qualification? (If not, we can support you to enrol onto it)

Experience:

• Ofsted-regulation children's residential home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK manual driving licence (required)
• DBS on the online DBS Update Service? (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Residential Care Worker - Ashford

Rapha Residential Care are looking for the best Residential Care Workers to join our children's home in Ashford, Kent. We strive to encourage and motivate children and young people to develop and enhance life skills. We participate in a range of leisure activities, educational interests and social opportunities which offer positive challenges within a safe and structured environment.

Committed to our "only outstanding" principles culture:

· We will never give up on our young people

· We will do whatever it takes

Main Duties:

· Direct work with young people, key working and generally taking an active part in providing care & support on a shift work basis.

· Working in partnership with young people, their social worker and carers and other relevant agencies.

· To co-ordinate, monitor and review Care Plans for all allocated young people preparing to make the transition to adulthood and greater independence.

· Taking responsibility for the upkeep of the establishment with regard to health and safety and primary care issues, as well as making autonomous decisions about individual young people's requests and behaviour whilst on shift.

· Administrative work and record keeping associated with key working responsibilities and the daily running of the home.

· To ensure that young people carry as much responsibility for their own lives as they can reasonably and demonstrably be expected to carry, keeping them informed of their circumstances and rights, involving them in planning their lives, supporting them and helping them towards taking greater control and responsibility

· Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and report these effectively

Household Responsibilities:

· To share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the House.

· To care for the fabric, equipment and overall environment

· To be accountable for moneys allocated for specific purposes

· Reporting repairs and ensuring that necessary actions are taken

Personal:

· To act as a role model and guide for young people setting principles and examples

· To keep abreast of good practice in order to develop skills, knowledge and experience, in accordance with a personal development plan.

· To make use of regular professional supervision

· To report to a line manager, or other appropriate person, malpractice or evidence which may suggest it

Additional Duties:

· To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

· To work shifts including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis as required

· Flexibility to work at other Rapha Residential Care properties as directed by management.

Requirements to be successful:

· Experience of working with children / young people (essential)

· Enhanced DBS Check, or be subject to one should you be successful (essential)

. Right to Work in the UK - Applicants must possess the right to work in the UK as we do not offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits

· In house promotion

· Enrolled on A Company Pension Scheme

· Free food whilst on shift

· 28 Holiday with additional holidays for loyalty to the company

· Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Please note this is a full-time role, shifts include days, nights, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays, Operating 24-hour service 365 days a year.

Rapha Residential Care are committed to ensuring the consistent well-being of our children and staff. We therefore employ safer recruiting practices throughout our stringent process, not only to comply with guidelines but to give our children the best staff in the market. We reward you in turn with the best prospects, training and support. The application process you will go through ensures full disclosures, policy checking and satisfactory references are met at all levels and recorded adequately for regulatory checks.

To apply please upload your C.V.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.50-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Job Description
£24,796 - £25,185 - per annum | Pro Rata | part time 22.75 hours per week | Permanent | Dolphinlee House

This part-time role is
not open to international sponsorship
Job Description
Please refer to the Job Description and person Specification

We have lots to offer, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Amazing staff benefits
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Opportunities to progress

Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for people that have the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our team. If you want to support Older People to live their lives their way, we would like to hear from you.

We will pay for training and support you to work competently against the standards of The Care Certificate.

Our committed team provides care to more than 1,000 adults across Lancashire. It runs 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres where the team provides support for older people, adults living with dementia and their families.

Older People Care Services Vision ' To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way'

Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

For more information about our roles visit our careers website to browse our current vacancies: Jobs, employment and volunteering - Lancashire County Council

Job Role: Residential Care Worker - Learning disabilities home

Salary: £34,578 ( £7,378 basic salary, with approximately 200 a year in sleep in payments)

Location: Newton-le-Willows

At New Chapters, our mission is to provide every child with a foundation built on love, care, compassion, and sturdiness — a safe and nurturing home where they are truly seen, heard, and valued.

We believe that every child deserves not only safety, but the chance to thrive. By embracing their individual needs, and encouraging their interests and passions, we support children with us to take confident steps toward a new future filled with possibility.

This is more than just care — it is a privilege. Each moment we share with a child is a chance to empower them to feel fulfilled, resilient, and ready to shape a life they are proud of.

If you want to make a genuine difference to children's lives, then we want you.

We offer a home to up to 3 children with learning disabilities such as autism, and provide them with a safe, nurturing home that celebrates them for who they are. Their childhood should be filled with joy, discovery and a sense of belonging, which will give them the foundation to lead a life with confidence, resilience and strength.

Experience of helping children with learning disabilities, either in a paid role, voluntary or through personal experience, is preferred but not essential.

What you'll find at New Chapters

Joining us means more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something wonderful. You'll find

· A career that genuinely makes a difference in children's lives.

· Support of an experienced leadership team, mentoring and guiding you.

· A competitive salary, plus sleep-in payments and pension scheme.

· The opportunity to be involved with a new company which values the team and promotes from within.

· A rota pattern that truly respects and offers a work life balance.

What you bring:

We're looking for people who share our ethos of love, care, compassion, and sturdiness. You will bring:

· A genuine passion for changing children's lives, ensuring they are seen, heard and valued every single day.

· Have patience, compassion and understanding of what children need.

· A keen interest to develop yourself and to apply training and guidance offered.

· The ability to work together as a team, to come through the challenges together and to celebrate the successes together.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £34,578.00 per ar

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Residential Support Worker — Transitions Care West Midlands

Supporting adults with learning disabilities across the West Midlands

Hours & rota: 12-hour shifts (8am–8pm / 8pm–8am) on a 3-on/3-off rota, 40–42 hours per week.

About the role

You'll provide warm, consistent support so people can live safely and independently at home and in the community. Day-to-day you will:

• Support personal care, meals, household tasks and life skills (e.g., shopping, cooking, hygiene, budgeting).
• Promote health, dignity and choice; observe wellbeing and arrange medical help when needed.
• Enable meaningful activities, education, work and hobbies; accompany appointments, trips and holidays.
• Follow care plans, safeguard adults, and work within key legislation (Care Act, MCA, GDPR, Equality, H&S).
• Keep accurate daily notes and records; handle petty cash appropriately.
• Administer medication safely after training/competency (including MAR/PRN).
• Use our digital systems for care planning, incidents, and time & attendance (clock in/out).
• Be a proactive team member—share information, attend handovers/meetings, and uphold confidentiality.

About you

• Empathetic, reliable, great communicator and team player; calm under pressure and safety-minded.
• Basic numeracy/digital literacy; comfortable using mobile/desktop/tablet for care records.
• Willing to work days/nights, weekends and bank holidays on the rota.
• Essential: DBS (or on Update Service), unrestricted Right to Work in the UK. We cannot offer visa sponsorship (now or in future) for this role.
• Desirable: Care Certificate; NVQ Level 2/3 H≻ previous residential care experience; full driving licence.

Training, support & benefits

• Paid, comprehensive induction; all mandatory training provided and kept up-to-date; ongoing CPD.
• Supportive, professional team culture with regular supervision and staff meetings.
• Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year (pro-rata for part-time/first year).

Bring your compassion and practicality to a role where every shift makes a difference. Apply to Transitions Care West Midlands today.

We cannot sponsor visas for this post. Applicants must have an ongoing, unrestricted right to work in the UK (e.g., Indefinite Leave to Remain/settled status). We're unable to consider candidates who would require sponsorship now or in the future, including those on time-limited routes.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to £12.32 per hour

Experience:

• carer: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Title: Residential Childcare Practitioner

Full-Time Position with Career Growth Opportunities

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people in care? Join our team at Care 2 Care Children's Home and embark on a rewarding journey to nurture and support their development.

We pride ourselves in providing homes for children and young people aged 8 – 17 on admission. Our residential services cater to children and young people 24 hours a day, 52 weeks of the year.

We offer structured pay scales and a clear career path, enabling you to grow from your initial role as a Residential Childcare Practitioner to positions such as Deputy Manager or Residential Manager. Your career progression within our organisation is essential as children benefit from having consistent, long-term caregivers in their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Build meaningful relationships with children and young people, providing practical and emotional support to create a secure, stable, and supportive environment that helps them develop life skills and resilience for independent living.

Deliver high-quality care and support that meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and cultural needs of children and young people in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.

Assist children and young people in their daily routines and care needs, serving as a positive role model, offering guidance and support.

Empower children and young people to make choices and decisions, ensuring their needs and wishes are considered in decisions relating to them.

Facilitate the development of social skills, access to education and leisure activities, and encourage their participation.

Ensure the protection of children and young people from harm by observing changes in behaviour and adhering to the Home's Safeguarding & Child Protection policy.

Take responsibility for key-working named children, maintaining records, attending meetings with external professionals, and performing other assigned duties.

Attend to practical matters related to childcare, such as cooking, cleaning, and general home maintenance.

Provide one-on-one assistance and support to help young people address past and present difficulties.

Offer emotional support during challenging times.

Assist young people in gaining self-control by addressing unacceptable behavior and reinforcing pro-social conduct.

Adhere to relevant policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the Home.

Job Requirements:

• Flexibility to work 10-12 hour shifts during the daytime, including sleep-ins and weekends.
• Willingness to undergo further training as identified by the manager.
• Enhanced DBS clearance registered with the update service.
• Minimum age requirement of 22 years.

Experience & Qualifications (Desirable):

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare/NVQ.
• 2 years of experience working in a residential setting with children/young people.
• Working knowledge of residential childcare practices.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Knowledge of key working with children.
• Proficiency in Ofsted regulations and the Children's Act 2015.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training opportunities, including discounted NVQ Level 3 and 5 programs.
• Supportive work environment with regular reflective supervisions.
• Mandatory training provided.
• Exciting career advancement prospects.
• 28 days of annual leave entitlement.

Recruitment Process:

Our recruitment process is designed to maintain a safe workforce with rigorous vetting procedures. Successful applicants will be subject to reference checks and enhanced DBS clearance.

Care 2 Care Children's Home is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce, reflecting the diversity of the children and young people in our care.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role as a Residential Childcare Practitioner. Join us in creating a safe and nurturing environment for those in our care.

RSW employees without an NVQ3 and minimal experience will receive £12.25/an hour during probation, £2.75 after completion, and 3.75 after completing NVQ3.

RSW with NVQ3 will earn 3.75 throughout their employment, without any change in pay unless they take on a TL role.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: 3.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Transport links

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Description
Salary £24,796 - £25,185 | Pro Rata | Permanent| 17.5 hours per week | Wood Hill House

This part-time role is
not open to international sponsorship
Job Description
Please refer to the Job Description and person Specification

We have lots to offer, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Amazing staff benefits
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Opportunities to progress

Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for people that have the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our team. If you want to support Older People to live their lives their way, we would like to hear from you.

We will pay for training and support you to work competently against the standards of The Care Certificate.

Our committed team provides care to more than 1,000 adults across Lancashire. It runs 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres where the team provides support for older people, adults living with dementia and their families.

Older People Care Services Vision ' To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way'

Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

For more information about our roles visit our careers website to browse our current vacancies: Jobs, employment and volunteering - Lancashire County Council

Organisations

The William Henry Smith School

Hours

average 37 hours per week on a rota (including weekends, evenings and sleep-in shifts and bank holidays)

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form, Brighouse

Position type

Permanent

Salary

RCW SALARY: NJC scale point 17 – 22 (£31 - £2,654), TRAINEE RCW SALARY: NJC scale point 9,093 – £2 572)

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The William Henry Smith School

START DATE:

As soon as possible

The Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2025.

Please note that to apply for this position, you must have a valid driving licence.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive Residential Care Worker who has a strong commitment to ensuring all within their care are both safe and cared for.

Can you help us in our mission to create a warm, safe and happy home for our children where all can thrive?

Are you a reliable, enthusiastic and highly driven individual with experience in working with vulnerable Children's and young people?

Do you have the ability to build strong relationships with children and young people, and the resilience to handle challenging behaviour effectively?

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Visits to The Smith Foundation are encouraged. For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address:

All our roles are by application via Please apply by visiting our vacancies page on the Foundation website William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form - Tes Jobs

(please note we do not accept CV's).

"Staff are proud to work in this home. They are eager to share the progress children have made and beam with pride while talking about the children." (Ofsted 2025)

OUR OFFER

• A friendly and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference.
• A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts.
• A competitive defined contribution pension scheme.
• An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan.
• Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary).
• A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support.
• A learning and development programme and CPD.
• Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme.
• Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits.
• 50% towards the cost of branded work wear.
• Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service.
• Free staff lunches and on-site parking.
• Staff Savings Scheme.
• One life day to enhance your quality of life and one additional life day if 100% attendance is achieved*.

Interview Date: Monday 3rd November 2025

Closing date

22 October 2025, 11:55 PM