Job Description

Pay:

27,500 - 35,000 per year (including sleep-ins)

Residential Support Worker (Children's Home) - Nottingham

Salary:

27,500 per year + 65 per sleep-in (average earnings up to 35,000 per year)

Location:

Nottingham, NG7

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

NB: SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE*

Make a Difference Every Day

At Elmdale Care, we provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children and young people aged 6-17 who have experienced trauma, neglect, or disruption. Our approach is therapeutic and child-centred, and we are committed to creating environments where children can feel safe, build confidence, and thrive.

We are looking for

Residential Support Workers (RSWs)

to join our passionate team. If you are caring, resilient, and motivated by helping children achieve brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of

27,500 per year

65 per sleep-in

(average annual earnings up to 35,000) Fully funded

Level 4 Diploma

in Residential Childcare Comprehensive induction and

ongoing training

tailored to your development Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions Career progression opportunities into

Senior, Team Leader, and management roles

Company pension scheme and wellbeing support Free parking, Blue Light Card & staff discounts A supportive, inclusive work culture where your voice is valued

Your Role

As an RSW, you'll provide direct care and guidance to children, supporting their social, emotional, and educational development. Your responsibilities will include:

Building trusting and supportive relationships with young people Acting as a positive role model and mentor Supporting daily routines, education, and activities (from cooking to sports and outings) Helping children develop life skills and independence Promoting safeguarding, safety, and wellbeing at all times Working as part of a close-knit, supportive team

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people (desirable, not essential - full training provided) Passion for making a positive difference in children's lives Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins Commitment to personal development and learning Full UK driving licence (preferred) Right to work in the UK (required)

Shift Pattern

Our RSWs typically work

24-hour shifts (including sleep-ins)

on a rolling rota (e.g. 1-on / 2-off), providing both consistency for children and a balanced work-life pattern for staff.

Join Us

At Elmdale Care, we invest in our staff as much as we do in our young people. We believe in long-term careers, not just jobs. If you want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, apply today.

Application deadline:

Reference ID:

RSW/ELM2025

Elmdale Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

www.elmdalecare.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: 27,500.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

working with children : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person