Job Description

About Sunflower House

Sunflower House is a warm, nurturing and child-centred residential home providing

high-quality care and accommodation to young people aged 8-17. We support children with a range of complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, developmental, trauma, attachment difficulties, experiences of abuse and neglect, and other vulnerabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new children's home and play a key role in

shaping its culture, ethos, and future. As part of our founding team, you will help build a

safe, therapeutic and nurturing environment where children can truly thrive.

The Role

We are seeking compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Workers to

join our growing team. You will play a vital role in providing consistent, therapeutic care to

help young people feel safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide high-quality day-to-day care in line with individual care plans, risk assessments,

and regulatory requirements

- Build trusting, nurturing relationships using the PACE model

- Support young people with education, life skills, health needs and emotional development

- Promote and facilitate family contact in line with care plans

- Plan and participate in activities that support enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing

- Maintain safeguarding vigilance at all times

- De-escalate challenging situations using CPI/behaviour-management training

- Work as part of a supportive team and attend regular supervision, training and

development sessions

- Promote children's rights, wishes and feelings in accordance with the Regulations

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

- A caring, child-centred attitude

- Resilience, patience and emotional stability

- Good communication skills

- Commitment to safeguarding and equality

Desirable:

- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this)

- Experience supporting children with emotional/behavioural difficulties

- Full UK driving licence

- Experience using trauma-informed approaches

What We Offer:

- An exciting chance to be part of shaping a new children's home from the ground up

- A warm, supportive working environment

- Full training including CPI and safeguarding

- Clinical consultation from a psychologist

- Professional development and qualification support

- Competitive salary with enhanced sleep-in payments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 31,320.00 per year

Work Location: In person