Residential Child Care Worker

What we offer – Residential Care Worker, Aspiration House, Freiston (Near Boston) We offer two full-time shift patterns at Aspiration House, giving you the opportunity to choose the working arrangement that suits you. 2 Days On / 4 Days Off Contract: 173 hours per month Shift times: 07:00am–10:00pm Shift length: 15 hours Working pattern: Approximately 10 working days per month Basic annual salary: £26,801–£28,524 Hourly rate: £12.91–£13.74 Additional sleep-in payment: £70 per sleep-in Illustrative annual earnings: £32,681–£34,404, including 7 sleep-ins per month. 3 Days On / 3 Days Off Contract: 243 hours per month Shift times: 07:00am–10:00pm Shift length: 15 hours Working pattern: Approximately 16 working days per month Basic annual salary: £38,228–£41,261 Hourly rate: £13.11–£14.15 Additional sleep-in payment: £70 per sleep-in Illustrative annual earnings: £46,628–£49,661, including 10 sleep-ins per month. Please note: Pay rates are dependent on experience and qualifications. The shift times shown are indicative and may be subject to change depending on the operational requirements of the home. 80 hours per month – part-time contract also available; contact us for more details Fully funded NVQ Level 4 / Level 5 Health & Social Care Children and Young People– develop your skills and advance your career at no cost to you! Company-funded Enhanced DBS check – no cost to you! Full training and ongoing professional development Genuine career progression opportunities within children's residential care Wellbeing Programme designed to support your health, wellbeing and work-life balance Westfield Health plan – cashback on dental, optical & physio, 24/7 GP line and staff discounts Staff Referral Scheme – earn up to £400 for every successful referral A supportive and dedicated team A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference in a young person's life Your Career, Our Investment At VAL's Community, we don't just hire people — we invest in your future. We're proud of the career progression within our organisation. This year alone, more than 20 members of our team have been promoted, with many progressing into new roles and taking on greater responsibilities. We also support our team to achieve professional qualifications. Our staff are currently working towards NVQ Level 4 / Level 5 Health & Social Care Children and Young People, while others have already successfully achieved them. With fully funded qualifications, ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities, we want to help you build a long-term career with us. You don't have to pay for your development — we invest in you. Your first role with VAL's Community could be the start of a rewarding long-term career.

About the Role

As a Residential Care Worker, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, supportive and nurturing home where young people can thrive. Every day will be different. You could be supporting a young person through a difficult moment, celebrating an achievement, helping them develop a new skill or simply being the consistent and trusted adult they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the safety and wellbeing of young people.
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships.
• Support young people with their emotional, social and educational development.
• Contribute to care plans, placement plans and risk assessments.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Support young people with everyday life skills, including cooking and household activities.
• Support with medication in line with training, policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and provide effective handover and communication.
• Act as a positive role model and support young people to achieve their individual goals. Every day is different, but every day gives you an opportunity to make a difference. Who Are We Looking For? You don't need to have all the answers — we're looking for the right attitude and a genuine passion for making a difference.
• Caring, compassionate and patient
• Able to build positive relationships
• Resilient and calm in challenging situations
• Willing to learn and develop
• A good team player
• Committed to safeguarding and high-quality care
• Full UK driving licence desirable but not essential Candidates must be aged 21 or over. Right to Work Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Safer Recruitment All offers of employment are subject to our safer recruitment process, including satisfactory DBS clearance, references and medical clearance. Applicants will be expected to disclose any relevant information that may affect their ability to safely undertake the role during the appropriate stages of the recruitment process. Interested? If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work can genuinely change a young person's life, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of VAL's Community. Your career. Your development. Your wellbeing. Your impact. Join VAL's Community and make a difference