Residential Care Worker

Company: Silverbirch Holdings
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Location: Peterborough
Job Description:

Children’s Residential Care Worker

Hours: 40 hours per week (including sleep‑ins, weekends, and shifts).

Pay: £13.22 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 The Beeches. 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 Role

As 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 Offer

Build 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
  • Celebrate your birthday!
  • 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

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Posted: June 1st, 2026