residential childcare worker

Posted 19 February 2026
Salary £32000 - £33000 per annum + + Benefits
LocationCanterbury
Job type Permanent
Discipline Mental Health (including CAMHS) , Residential, Supported Living & Day Services
ReferenceBBBH432664_1771504886

Job description

Residential Childcare Worker - Children's Home


Location: Canterbury
Salary: £32k per annum (+ Overtime)
Shifts: 7.30am-1030pm + 1 sleep in per week
Hours: 45 hours per week (one day on, one day off + 1 sleep in per week)


We are recruiting Residential Childcare Workers to join a brand new home, that provide care for children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD).

About the home
The home is a beautiful 5 bedded house located in Canterbury, around 5 minutes away from Kent & Canterbury Hospital. Their are good bus routes to the service, and Canterbury East station is a 20minute walk away. The home has a large garden, with a chicken coupe, herb and vegetable patch, and space to develop more facilities. The home itself has been refurbished to a high spec, creating a warm, homely and spacious environment for the young people. There is a games room, workout room, large spacious modern kitchen, and two bathrooms.

About The Role
You will provide consistent care, guidance and emotional support to young people who may have experienced trauma and disruption. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Building positive, trusting relationships

  • Supporting education, routines and activities

  • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation

  • Encouraging independence and life skills

  • Contributing to care planning and accurate record keeping

  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

What We're Looking For:


  • Experience working with children or young people (residential desirable but not essential)

  • Resilience, patience and a calm approach

  • Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins

  • Commitment to safeguarding and professional development


Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards) is desirable.

What We Offer:


  • Competitive salary + enhanced sleep-in rate

  • Funded qualifications and ongoing training

  • Supportive management and clear progression pathways


This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Once vetting has been completed, we are looking for candidates for an immediate start.
If you want a career where you truly change lives, apply today.