**Residential Care Worker -- Children's Home (EBD)** **Location:** Rugeley **Salary:** £26,000 -- £29,000 per annum **Additional Pay:** £50 per sleep-in \| Overtime available **Licence Requirement:** Full manual driving licence essential **Sponsorship:** *Not available* **Change a Life -- Join Beacon Childcare** Are you compassionate, resilient, and committed to supporting children and young people? At Beacon Childcare, we're looking for Residential Care Workers to join our dedicated team in Rugeley, providing a safe and supportive home for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). **Your Role:** As a Residential Care Worker, you'll be at the heart of a young person's journey, offering care, guidance, and stability as they build brighter futures. You will: * Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support. * Assist with daily routines, school attendance, and recreational activities. * Build strong, nurturing relationships and act as a positive role model. * Support the creation and delivery of tailored care plans. * Maintain accurate records and reports using IT systems. * Drive young people to appointments, activities, and outings. * Ensure the home complies with Ofsted standards and safeguarding policies. **What You'll Bring:** * A caring and empathetic nature with resilience and patience * Experience in residential childcare (preferred but not essential) * A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) * A full manual driving licence (essential) * A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing **What We Offer:** * A competitive salary package (£26,000--£29,000) * £50 per sleep-in and regular overtime opportunities * Full training and career progression support * A warm, supportive, and collaborative team environment * A rewarding opportunity to positively impact young lives If you're ready to start or grow your career in residential childcare and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference---we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in a meaningful career. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £23,000.00-£27,000.00 per year Benefits: * Casual dress * On-site parking Schedule: * Day shift * Night shift * Overtime Work Location: In person Reference ID: Residential Care Worker - Rugeley