Residential Care Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (sleep in will be expected)
*Advertised salary includes for sleepover pay
Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young people? Are you looking for an exciting challenge, where everyday is different?
Would you like to begin or further your Career in the Residential Care Sector?
Care Today (Children's Services) are recruiting Residential Care Workers to join our homes based in Wolverhampton.
Our welcoming homes provide 24/7 care for young people within the home, the home is for children all facing a variety of their own challenges, and we are looking for enthusiastic and caring people to help make a difference to these children.
During your 6-month probation period, you will be enrolled in a NVQ 3 Diploma in residential care, if you do not already hold one. This will be fully funded and you will be given plenty of time and support to complete However, you must be self-motivated to complete the qualification.
Ideally the person applying will have:-
- Availability and ability to work on a rota that involves 24/7 working
- Good communication and listening skills
- Able and willing to do sleep in shifts
- Accurate record keeper
- Organisational skills
- Good team player
- Driving licence
Care Today are a family run Independent provider of Residential homes for children of varying ages, we are Investors in People PLATINUM along with our sister company Parallel Parents Fostering who have been rated Ofsted Outstanding since 2010.
Our focus is on developing our staff and we have many opportunities for progression within the company, and we offer the opportunity to progress into different areas of the business such as Therapy, Teaching, Social Work and Training.
*Sleepovers are paid at £55.00 per sleep
Overtime paid above contractual hours
Sleepovers paid on Holiday hours (based on previous 52 week average)
Length of service bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,500.00-£27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Residential Care Worker roles across Care Today (Children's Services)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,500 - £27,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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