Residential Child Care Worker

We are recruiting for our residential children’s homes in Leeds. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-18 who have had a difficult start to life. You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences for our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around. You will not need specific experience for this role – we will train, teach, and guide you with all you will need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to be effective on a young person, who are patient and resilient when times are challenging. Role Responsibilities Involved in events and activities including kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures, walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden. Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices. Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, learning new skills such as nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening. Developing your professional career as a children’s support worker through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare. Clear career pathways for your future development. Overnight Stays & Salary Part of the role involves some overnight stays. You will need to do between 2 and 3 sleep‑ins per week. The advertised salary includes payment for an average of 8 sleep‑ins per month. For each sleep‑in you receive an additional £50 per night – if you complete eight sleep‑ins per month, that’s equivalent to £4,800 p.a. Required Skills & Qualifications Good written, verbal and IT communication skills. Ability to have fun and understand the importance of play to children. Full driving licence and over age 19. Why Join Five Rivers? We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. They open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable role models whose positive influence can last a lifetime. Benefits 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme). 3‑week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance. £50 per sleep‑in payment on top of your salary. Simplyhealth – medical cash‑back plan. Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in‑house and external trainers. We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care. Employee Support programmes including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice. Long Service award scheme. Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over 1 year service. Meals as part of a family when on shift. Blue Light card. Refer a Friend bonus. Foster Carer Referral bonus. Hours On average 39 hours a week for full‑time. Recruitment Talk to our recruitment team today and make a difference in children’s lives by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or email us at careers@fiverivers.org. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by us). Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Salary £24,843 to £27,429 p.a – DOE plus Sleep Ins. #J-18808-Ljbffr