Children's Residential Care Worker
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,754.67 to £32,552 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | New Reflexions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
New Reflexions - Children's Residential Care Worker
We strive to provide exceptional, integrated care and education to help vulnerable and complex children achieve their full potential and enjoy fulfilling lives.
Looking for more than just a job?
At New Reflexions, we believe that every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. Join us as a Residential Care Worker and help create a home where children and young people can grow and thrive.
Company Overview
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. Specifically, the New Reflexions Children’s Residential Service provides therapeutic placements, catering to individuals up to the ages of 18 years, for both short-term and long-term placements.
What You’ll Do
As a vital part of our care team, you’ll support vulnerable young people aged 8–18 with diverse emotional and behavioural needs. Your role will include:
Building nurturing, respectful relationships
Supporting with daily routines like meals, hygiene, homework
Encouraging independence, confidence, and self-worth
Participating in school life and leading educational and life skills activities
Responding calmly to challenging behaviour and emotional distress
Supporting health and wellbeing needs, including safeguarding and personal care
Creating a stable, safe, and homely environment in line with care plans
Follow a 2-on / 3-off shift pattern (with sleep-ins) and part-time options (60, 90, or 120 hrs/month)
What You’ll Bring
Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help
Calm and reliable nature in challenging situations
Willingness to complete (fully funded) QCF Level 3 training
A driving licence and access to transport preferred
No prior experience needed—just the right mindset!
Why Join New Reflexions?
Up to £32,552 per year, including sleep-ins
Enjoy FREE Getaways - free access to 5 holiday homes across the UK, including spots in Borth, Tenby, Morecambe, Ayr, and Clarach Bay — the perfect getaway locations!
Meals on us — we’ve got you covered with free meals while you're on shift.
Bank holiday bonus - Work those extra days (including New Year's Eve) and get time and a half for your hard work!
Clear development route to Senior, Deputy or Manager roles
Fully paid induction and support to achieve QCF Level 3 (and beyond)
Company pension, overtime, and staff bonuses
Access to employee support and wellbeing resources
Work for a trusted organisation rated GOOD or OUTSTANDING by Ofsted
Be part of a purpose-driven team that values respect, dignity, and inclusion
Essential Requirements
A true passion for supporting and inspiring children to thrive
A full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle
A full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle
A desire to work in beautifully maintained homes
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!
The post holder has the responsibility to adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedure.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, as this post of Residential Support Worker is a regulated activity and/or on a regulated site the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS, and our safer recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please highlight these in your application.
This post is exempt from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975)
Due to the company having their own fully trained bank staff we do not employ agency. At the current time the company are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.
We strive to provide exceptional, integrated care and education to help vulnerable and complex children achieve their full potential and enjoy fulfilling lives.
Looking for more than just a job?
At New Reflexions, we believe that every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. Join us as a Residential Care Worker and help create a home where children and young people can grow and thrive.
Company Overview
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. Specifically, the New Reflexions Children’s Residential Service provides therapeutic placements, catering to individuals up to the ages of 18 years, for both short-term and long-term placements.
What You’ll Do
As a vital part of our care team, you’ll support vulnerable young people aged 8–18 with diverse emotional and behavioural needs. Your role will include:
Building nurturing, respectful relationships
Supporting with daily routines like meals, hygiene, homework
Encouraging independence, confidence, and self-worth
Participating in school life and leading educational and life skills activities
Responding calmly to challenging behaviour and emotional distress
Supporting health and wellbeing needs, including safeguarding and personal care
Creating a stable, safe, and homely environment in line with care plans
Follow a 2-on / 3-off shift pattern (with sleep-ins) and part-time options (60, 90, or 120 hrs/month)
What You’ll Bring
Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help
Calm and reliable nature in challenging situations
Willingness to complete (fully funded) QCF Level 3 training
A driving licence and access to transport preferred
No prior experience needed—just the right mindset!
Why Join New Reflexions?
Up to £32,552 per year, including sleep-ins
Enjoy FREE Getaways - free access to 5 holiday homes across the UK, including spots in Borth, Tenby, Morecambe, Ayr, and Clarach Bay — the perfect getaway locations!
Meals on us — we’ve got you covered with free meals while you're on shift.
Bank holiday bonus - Work those extra days (including New Year's Eve) and get time and a half for your hard work!
Clear development route to Senior, Deputy or Manager roles
Fully paid induction and support to achieve QCF Level 3 (and beyond)
Company pension, overtime, and staff bonuses
Access to employee support and wellbeing resources
Work for a trusted organisation rated GOOD or OUTSTANDING by Ofsted
Be part of a purpose-driven team that values respect, dignity, and inclusion
Essential Requirements
A true passion for supporting and inspiring children to thrive
A full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle
A full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle
A desire to work in beautifully maintained homes
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!
The post holder has the responsibility to adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedure.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, as this post of Residential Support Worker is a regulated activity and/or on a regulated site the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS, and our safer recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please highlight these in your application.
This post is exempt from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975)
Due to the company having their own fully trained bank staff we do not employ agency. At the current time the company are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.