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Careers

Residential childcare takes skill, consistency and heart.

Children remember the adults who stayed dependable when things were difficult. We invest in staff who can build relationships, think reflectively, and provide the consistency children need.

What the work actually asks of you.

Residential care includes ordinary routines and difficult moments. You may be cooking dinner one hour and helping a child regulate after a distressing event the next. The role needs patience, clear boundaries, good recording, teamwork, and the ability to come back the next day with the same respect for the child.

Turn up. Stay calm. Come back tomorrow.
The kitchen at Hammond House, where staff and children cook and eat together.

Induction, training and support.

We do not expect you to arrive knowing everything. We do expect you to keep learning.

A structured start

New staff complete a structured induction, including 5–10 shadow shifts, before taking on their full responsibilities within the home’s agreed staffing arrangements.

Training

Training includes PRICE training and PACE training.

Qualifications and supervision

A funded Level 4/5 qualification is available after probation. Staff receive monthly consultant psychotherapist reflective and clinical supervision alongside management supervision.

Current roles.

All four roles below are currently open. Tell us which interests you and we will explain the next step.

Residential Support Worker Open

Day-to-day care, everyday routines and relationship-building with up to three children. Shift work including weekends.

Senior Residential Support Worker Open

Shift leadership, supporting less experienced colleagues, and holding standards of care and recording. A relevant Level 3 qualification is expected.

Waking Night Support Worker Open

Overnight presence, supporting children who are awake or unsettled, and preparing the home for the morning.

Bank / Relief Support Worker Open

Flexible cover for suitably vetted and inducted staff, with opportunities to build residential childcare experience where role requirements are met.

Safer recruitment.

Working with children carries significant responsibility. Recruitment includes safeguarding-focused assessment and all required pre-employment checks before appointment.

Register your interest and we will tell you what is open and what the next step looks like.

How we handle recruitment enquiries

Please do not attach a CV to this first message. If there is a suitable role we will tell you how to send one securely.