Children's Residential Worker
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,994 to £34,292 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Buckinghamshire, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Buckinghamshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BUC3715 |
Summary
Looking for a job where you can truly make a difference? Join our team as a Children’s Residential Worker and help shape brighter futures for young people who need it most. Whether you have previous experience working with children and young people or you’re looking for a career change, if you’ve got the dedication, resilience, and drive to support children through life’s challenges, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for Residential Workers in various locations around the county including Aylesbury, Amersham, High Wycombe and Leighton Buzzard. There are full time opportunities for day and night work along with relief work positions.
"It's wonderful to make a difference to a child's life. You're doing everything you would do for them at home, but as a corporate parent within the structure and boundaries set within Buckinghamshire. If you're thinking about working in residential care, do it! It will be one of the best decisions you can make in your life." - Residential Worker
Take a look at our Children's Residential Worker Candidate Pack to learn more.
About the role
This isn’t your average 9–5. As a Residential Worker, you’ll be part of a close-knit team providing a positive living experience for our resident young people, caring for their physical, emotional, and social needs in a safe, supportive home environment. You’ll work a mix of day and night shifts, helping with everything from morning routines and school runs to days out, bedtime stories and emotional support during tough times.
Your day-to-day might include:
Supporting young people with daily routines, meals, and activities.
Encourage and stimulate emotional and social growth through out-of-school activities and community engagement.
Building trusting relationships and being a positive role model.
Helping to manage behaviours using trauma-informed approaches.
Keeping accurate records, participate in the admission process, case conferences, and reviews, producing reports on individual development/progress.
Celebrating achievements, big or small, and encouraging independence.
Providing a warm, accepting environment that meets the diverse needs of individuals.
Promoting equal opportunities and challenge discriminatory practices within the Home.
You’ll work alongside social workers, health professionals, and families to make sure each child’s care plan is followed and adapted to their needs. It’s a role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging—and no two days are ever the same.
This role involves shift work to ensure 24-hour care, including sleeping in duties as required (you will receive a sleep in allowance)
We are looking for Residential Workers in various locations around the county including Aylesbury, Amersham, High Wycombe and Leighton Buzzard. There are full time opportunities for day and night work along with relief work positions.
"It's wonderful to make a difference to a child's life. You're doing everything you would do for them at home, but as a corporate parent within the structure and boundaries set within Buckinghamshire. If you're thinking about working in residential care, do it! It will be one of the best decisions you can make in your life." - Residential Worker
Take a look at our Children's Residential Worker Candidate Pack to learn more.
About the role
This isn’t your average 9–5. As a Residential Worker, you’ll be part of a close-knit team providing a positive living experience for our resident young people, caring for their physical, emotional, and social needs in a safe, supportive home environment. You’ll work a mix of day and night shifts, helping with everything from morning routines and school runs to days out, bedtime stories and emotional support during tough times.
Your day-to-day might include:
Supporting young people with daily routines, meals, and activities.
Encourage and stimulate emotional and social growth through out-of-school activities and community engagement.
Building trusting relationships and being a positive role model.
Helping to manage behaviours using trauma-informed approaches.
Keeping accurate records, participate in the admission process, case conferences, and reviews, producing reports on individual development/progress.
Celebrating achievements, big or small, and encouraging independence.
Providing a warm, accepting environment that meets the diverse needs of individuals.
Promoting equal opportunities and challenge discriminatory practices within the Home.
You’ll work alongside social workers, health professionals, and families to make sure each child’s care plan is followed and adapted to their needs. It’s a role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging—and no two days are ever the same.
This role involves shift work to ensure 24-hour care, including sleeping in duties as required (you will receive a sleep in allowance)
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