Residential Care Worker – Children

Change a Child's Future – Join Our Therapeutic Children's Home Be the person who helps a child feel safe, valued and hopeful again. Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Do you want more than just a job—you want a career where every day has purpose? At The Farmhouse, our therapeutic children's home in Great Haywood, Staffordshire, we provide a safe, nurturing home for up to three children aged 5–12 who have experienced significant early-life trauma. Using our unique Prep4Fostering model, we help children heal, grow and develop the confidence and emotional resilience they need to move into loving, long-term foster families. This is your opportunity to become part of a close-knit, supportive team that truly changes lives. Why Join Us? We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional support for our team. When you join The Farmhouse, you'll benefit from: * A small, family-style home where you can build meaningful relationships with children. * A trauma-informed, therapeutic approach that puts children first. * Ongoing support and guidance from our dedicated Clinical Psychologist. * Excellent training and professional development opportunities. * A supportive management team who value your wellbeing and career progression. * The opportunity to progress into a Senior Residential Support Worker role if you're ready for the next step. About the Role As a Residential Support Worker (or Senior Residential Support Worker), you'll play a vital role in helping children feel safe, secure and understood. You'll: * Create a warm, caring and therapeutic home environment. * Support children with daily routines, education, hobbies and family contact. * Encourage independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing. * Build positive, trusting relationships that help children recover from trauma. * Work alongside colleagues, therapists and external professionals to achieve the very best outcomes. * Maintain accurate records and contribute to personalised care plans. No two days are the same—but every day gives you the chance to make a lasting impact. What We're Looking For Essential * Full UK driving licence. * Right to work in the UK. * Willingness to work 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins. * A genuine passion for supporting children and young people. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills. * A caring, resilient and positive attitude. * Commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred therapeutic care. Desirable * Experience working in a children's residential home. * Experience supporting children who have experienced trauma or emotional and behavioural difficulties. * Knowledge of trauma-informed practice. * PRICE, Team Teach or similar behaviour management training. We also welcome applications from experienced Residential Support Workers who hold a Level 3 qualification and are looking to take the next step into a Senior role. Is This You? We're looking for people who are compassionate, patient and emotionally resilient—people who understand that trust takes time and that small victories can have life-changing outcomes. If you're committed to helping children heal from trauma and build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you. Start a Career That Changes Lives This isn't just another care job. It's an opportunity to become a trusted adult in a child's life, helping them rediscover safety, happiness and hope for the future. Apply today and be part of a team that's transforming children's lives—one child at a time