A role where your work matters.
Simply Social Care is working with an award-winning specialist provider to recruit an Experienced Residential Childcare Worker for a therapeutic children's home in Preston.
This Ofsted-regulated service provides a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people with autism, SEMH needs and emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will be a consistent, reassuring presence—helping young people feel safe, understood and able to build brighter futures.
You will support daily routines, education, activities and essential life skills; follow individual care plans, risk assessments and therapeutic strategies; build positive professional relationships and clear boundaries; and maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
This is a full-time, permanent role of up to 40 hours per week, including day shifts, weekends and paid sleep-ins. The role pays £13.50–£14.00 per hour plus paid sleep-ins, alongside a supportive team culture, ongoing development and clear progression routes.
Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks.
What you’ll bring
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- At least 2 years' experience in an Ofsted-regulated children's residential setting
- Experience supporting young people with SEMH, autism and/or EBD
- Flexible approach to evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks