Job Description

Unable to offer sponsorships at this time

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker (days and nights)

Salary:

29,000+ per annum OTE (overtime available and benefits)

Locations:

Opportunities available in Milton Keynes MK13 and MK2

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? We are seeking dedicated individuals to provide compassionate care and support to children and adolescents in our residential homes.

Your Role:

As a Residential Childcare Practitioner, you will:

Offer emotional and social support to young people, fostering meaningful relationships and encouraging community involvement. Assist with daily household tasks, involving the children where appropriate and help plan and prepare nutritious meals. Promote the safety and well-being of the children, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment. Encourage the development of individual interests and hobbies among young people. Adopt our value of "Lifelong Learning" and engage in ongoing training with opportunities to achieve an industry recognised childcare qualification. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement personalised care plans.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive induction and mandatory training programmes. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. 5.6 weeks of annual leave, including bank holidays with an extra day earned for every year of service. Company pension scheme. Impactful monthly supervision with access to therapeutic support. Employee assistance programme with access to discounts and wellbeing tools.

About Us:

Emsee Living are a leading Milton Keynes based provider of care and accommodation for children and young people with complex needs and emotional or behavioural challenges. We acknowledge and accept the worth and dignity of each young person in our care and make a commitment to maximise their potential for growth and development. Rather than managing young peoples behaviour we believe that a holistic approach centred on overall happiness and well-being is the most effective way to promote positive behaviour. Our dedicated teams play a crucial role in supporting childrens' growth, learning and development. By building strong connections with the local community we promote social inclusion and help young people reach their full potential.

Why Work With Us:

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive community committed to excellence in childcare. We invest in our staff through continuous training and development, ensuring you have the tools and knowledge to succeed. We believe that to create a positive and nurturing environment where young people can thrive our care givers need to be the best versions of themselves.

Emsee Living adopts an inclusive company culture which appreciates, challenges, mentors and listens to care givers to help shape the services we offer, creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued. Career progression, flexible rotas, good pay scales and an extensive training programme adds to our teams' confidence and well being which is our highest priority.

'morale in the team is very high and staff praise the practical and emotional support they receive from the management team. One staff member said, 'The registered manager is fantastic with children, she is very knowledgeable, and the children know they can approach her about anything. Overall, she is a great leader and a genuinely amazing individual.' Ofsted, 2025

Note: Prior experience caring for vulnerable children in a chidrens home setting is advantageous but not mandatory. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check if they don't already have one registered on the update service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

L3 Diploma in the CYP Workforce or equivalent? (preferred)
Work Location: In person