Residential Care Worker (Part-Time)

Job description

Children's Residential Care WorkerHours: Part-time - 30 hours (including sleep-ins, weekends, and shifts)Pay: £15.50 per hour + £70.50 per sleep-in

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives?

We are looking for caring and committed Residential Care Workers to join our team in Silver Birch Care (Residential Services). This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where they can grow, develop, and achieve positive outcomes.

About the RoleAs a Residential Care Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people in their daily lives, helping them build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing a warm, safe, and supportive environment

Building positive relationships with young people

Supporting care plans and daily routines

Maintaining accurate records and reports

Promoting independence and emotional wellbeing

What We're Looking For

Experience working with children and young people (preferred)

A genuine passion for supporting and caring for young people

Level 3 in Children & Young People's Residential Care (or willingness to work towards)

A positive, resilient, and team-focused approach

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What We OfferBuild Your Career

Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles

Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands‐on experience

Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation

24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme

OnDemand GP access

A strong team culture where people support each other day-to-day

Work That Works for You

28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service

Birthday Recognition – Celebrating our people on their special day

Wellbeing days to support staff when needed

Team‐based working patterns

Be Part of Something Bigger

Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities

A values‐led organisation focused on making a genuine difference — not just commercially, but socially

The Essentials

Pension with NEST

Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card

Long service recognition awards

On-site parking (where available)

Relaxed dress code

About Silver Birch Care HoldingsSilver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high-quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK.

We are a family owned provider, driven by our commitment to care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector. Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services and support charities around the world.

Through our family of services – including Silver Birch Care, Silver Birch Care (Residential Services), The Beeches, Benecare, and Clover Childcare Services, alongside our two independent specialist schools – we operate more than 60 children's homes and supported living services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk.

We are proud that Clover Childcare Services is the UK's first Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Residential Certified Organisation, reflecting our strong commitment to trauma-informed and attachment‐focused care.

Working in partnership with over 60 local authorities, we support children and young people to overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and build the skills they need to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives.

Our experienced and dedicated teams nurture every individual, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued.

SafeguardingSilver Birch Care Holdings is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well‐being of children and young people. Appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with Ofsted regulations. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English