Residential Care Worker

Salary

£26,824 - £29,540 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time including some weekends

Hours per week

24

Work Base

The Big House, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QA

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Residential Care Worker JDPS.pdf – 368KB Opens in a new window

Additional Documentation

Residential Service Career Brochure (1) (1).pdf – 1591KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Number of posts

1

Interview date

to be confirmed

Closing Date

04 May 2026 23:55

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Job Summary

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children with disabilities? Do you want to work in a warm, welcoming home where every child is supported to thrive, have fun, and reach their full potential?

At The Big House, a short break home in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, we provide specialist care for children with a significant intellectual disability and who may display risk behaviours when they are distressed or have an unmet need. They may also have some moderate physical disabilities and medical and sensory needs. As a Residential Care Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can build confidence, develop independence, and enjoy meaningful experiences away from home. You’ll work closely with families and colleagues to ensure each child’s individual needs are met with dignity, compassion and professionalism.

This is more than a job- it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families, and be part of a team that values support, development and shared purpose.

About The Role

As a Residential Care Worker, you will:

Build and maintain positive relationships with children and their families. Provide personal and intimate care to children, ensuring their comfort and dignity. Administer medication and carry out health care procedures Support children in engaging activities that promote fun and learning. Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure the highest standards of care. Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

Required Skills And Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Experience in a care setting, particularly with children or individuals with disabilities. Understanding of personal care needs and health care procedures. Ability to follow care plans and guidelines accurately. Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges. Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children and families.

Soft Skills

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

A passion for working with children and a genuine understanding of the challenges they and their families face. Empathy and compassion towards children and their families. Patience and resilience in challenging situations. The ability to work well as part of a team, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge. Being proactive in seeking solutions and improving care practices. A commitment to enabling children to achieve positive outcomes and providing enjoyable experiences through various activities.

Additional Information

This is a part-time role, working 24 hours a week, working 1.5 weekends out of 3 You will receive additional pay for weekend, bank holiday, and evening shifts. A full induction and ongoing training will be provided to support your development.

What We Offer You

As part of Nottinghamshire County Council, you’ll receive:

A comprehensive and supportive induction Regular supervision and strong peer support Ongoing training and career development opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement Access to wellbeing, health, and counselling support Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (6.5% employer contribution)

If you want to be part of a team that truly cares, where your work has purpose and impact every single day, we would love to hear from you.

NCC will not be offering sponsorship for this role.

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.