Job Description

Join an Established and Growing Not-for-Profit Children's Residential Service in Salford

We're not just offering a job, we're offering a

mission

. At

Social adVentures

, we believe in people over profit, purpose over margin, and passion over routine. Our established 3-bed EBD children's home has already created positive change, and now we're looking to expand our

residential support team

to continue delivering outstanding care.

The Role

As a

Children's Residential Care Worker

, you'll be central to creating a nurturing, safe, and inspiring environment for young people. Our home is beautifully furnished with a large garden and modern fixtures , a true home, not an institution. You'll bring compassion, consistency, and care to help us deliver the

best possible outcomes

for our young people.

Hours & Pay:

40 hours per week plus sleep-in shifts

Sleep-in shifts paid at 50 per night

12.96/hour for unqualified staff

14.06/hour for qualified staff (Level 3 or 4 in CYP Residential Care)

12-month fixed term

contract with the

possibility of extension

What You'll Get:

Support from experienced leadership

including internal and external supervision

Enhanced training

based on your interests, including a

personal training budget

Real opportunities for progression

within a growing and thriving team A warm, welcoming home where your work really matters

Why Work With Social adVentures?

At

Social adVentures

, we do things differently:

We're

employee-owned

- our staff shape the service and share in the success We reinvest every penny of surplus into our services - because children come first We've been thriving since 2010, delivering innovative services across Greater Manchester Join a team delivering youth clubs, forest schools, mental health programmes, and much more

Who We're Looking For:

You'll be:

Passionate about making a difference in children's lives Excited to work with an established and values-driven provider Committed to your own development and supporting others Flexible with shifts (including weekends, bank holidays, Christmas, and sleep-ins) A strong advocate for inclusion and equality

Qualified to Level 3 or 4

in Children & Young People's Residential Care (or working towards it)

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly rates and sleep-in pay Access to

pool cars

Generous children's activity and enrichment budget

Enhanced wellbeing package

including company loans & salary sacrifice for electronics Broader

leadership development

opportunities A vibrant and supportive workplace with

team wellbeing at its heart

Join Social adVentures and help us continue to deliver exceptional, child-centred care in a truly not-for-profit environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.96-14.06 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Resi June 25