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Residential Childcare Worker / Team Leader Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Salary: £30,780 £38,280 per annum (inclusive of 8 sleep-ins per month) Highest salary band applicable to qualified Senior/Team Leader roles Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Driving Licence: Essential About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and progressive childrens residential care provider who is committed to achieving positive, long-term outcomes for young people. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking Residential Childcare Workers as well as Senior Residential Childcare Workers / Team Leaders to join their dedicated team in Wellingborough. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate, resilient professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in childrens lives whether you are beginning your career in residential childcare or looking to step into a senior or leadership position. Role Overview As a Residential Childcare Worker , you will support children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs within a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic residential environment. You will help provide stability, guidance, and positive role modelling, contributing to each young persons care plan and personal development. For Senior Residential Childcare Worker / Team Leader roles, you will take on additional responsibility, including mentoring staff, supporting shift leadership, and ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance are maintained at all times. All roles operate within a therapeutic care model and require accurate record-keeping using electronic systems, participation in care reviews, and effective collaboration with colleagues and external professionals. Requirements Residential Childcare Worker: A genuine passion for supporting children and young people Resilience, empathy, and a calm approach to challenging situations Strong communication and organisational skills Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (fully funded) Senior Residential Childcare Worker / Team Leader: Must hold a completed Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Previous experience in residential childcare Ability to lead shifts, support and mentor staff, and contribute to care planning Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and best practice What Were Looking For Were seeking individuals who: Build positive, trusting relationships with young people Can balance structure, boundaries, and emotional support Are adaptable, proactive, and solutions-focused Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and patience into daily care Value equality, diversity, and inclusion Benefits Competitive salary with higher banding for qualified Senior/Team Leaders Bonus scheme Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (where applicable) Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities Health & wellbeing programme Casual dress Free on-site parking Supportive and inclusive team culture If youre looking for a rewarding career in residential childcare and want to work for an organisation that truly invests in its staff and the young people it supports, wed love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV. Applications will be reviewed promptly and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within three working days . TPBN1_UKTJ