Residential Childcare Worker/TL

People House Recruitment are currently supporting a newly registered children’s residential home near Taunton with the recruitment of 3 permanent full-time staff members. The home recently achieved a GOOD rating in its first Ofsted inspection and provides support within a small group living environment for children and young people. Due to increasing occupancy within the service, the provider is now recruiting: * Residential Childcare Workers * Team Leaders Salary: * Residential Childcare Worker (unqualified/no experience): £13.00 per hour * Residential Childcare Worker (qualified or 2+ years experience): £13.50 per hour * Team Leader: £14.30 per hour * Sleep-in payment: £65 per sleep Shift Pattern: Shifts operate on a rolling rota and run from 10:00am until 10:30am the following morning including a sleep-in. Responsibilities: * Supporting children and young people within a residential care setting * Promoting positive outcomes, routines, and emotional wellbeing * Safeguarding children and maintaining professional boundaries * Supporting education, appointments, and daily activities * Working collaboratively within the care team * Maintaining accurate records and reports Requirements: * Passion for working with children and young people * Ability to work within a residential shift pattern including sleep-ins * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Experience within EBD and/or Learning Disability services preferred * For Team Leader roles, candidates should hold or be working towards a Level 3 qualification with at least 75% completed Please note: * Sponsorship is not available This is an excellent opportunity to join a newly developed service with a positive inspection outcome and genuine opportunity for long-term progression and stability. Immediate interviews available subject to application completion