Residential childcare jobs in United Kingdom

Registered Manager Children's Residential Home.Competitive salary, Company car.Are you a dedicated, passionate and experienced childcare professional looking to make a meaningful impact in an OFSTED-regulated environment? We invite you to apply.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of Deputy Managers, Team Leaders, and Residential Workers, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and, be either working towards or has achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for

We're working in partnership with London Borough of Bromley opening a brand-new children'shome and we're looking for a compassionate and skilled Deputy Manager to help bring it to life. As Deputy Manager, you'll help turn this beautiful new house into a home, one where children feel safe, heard, and

We are a nurturing and supportive childrens residential home providing care for children and young people aged 10-18 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, welfare, and emotional well-being of the childr

Registered Manager Children's Residential Home. Are you a dedicated, passionate and experienced childcare professional looking to make a meaningful impact in an OFSTED-regulated environment? We invite you to apply for the position of Registered Manager at our children's residential home. This is an

This innovative organisation is seeking a Children’s Home Manager to oversee their 3 bed specialist residential childcare setting in the Ilford area. The Children’s Home Manager in Ilford will: * Oversee an established residential childcare setting and ensure its continued compliance

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children in need? We are seeking A dedicated individual to lead a residential children's home with compassion and expertise.Requirements: Minimum of a Level 3 residential childcare diploma with a commitment to obtain a level 5 d

We're working in partnership with London Borough of Bromley opening a brand-new children'shome and we're looking for a compassionate and skilled Deputy Manager to help bring it to life. As Deputy Manager, you'll help turn this beautiful new house into a home, one where children feel safe, heard, and

Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolNursery Chef \n\n £26,500 per annum. \n\n 40 hours per week \n\n The Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School is situated on a peaceful, residential street, conveniently located between Ruislip Manor and Eastcote Train Stations. With convenient on-street parking available directly outside, our nursery is easily accessible for both staff and parents. \n\n We offer a warm, homely environment within a spacious house, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities. These include Superstar Sports to promote physical development and Tiny Mites Storytelling to foster creativity and listening skills. Our expansive outdoor area features a dedicated forest school, accessible in all weather conditions. Here, children are encouraged to explore and connect with nature through activities such as den building, mud cooking, creating art from natural materials, and discovering the wonders of our bug hotels. \n\n We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting age-appropriate meals to the highest standards, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You will work closely with the nursery team and parents to support the overall care and educational experience of the children. You will also maintain accurate records of supplies, ordering replacements as needed, while adhering to the nursery’s budget requirements. This positions offer 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday all year round \n\n Why Join Us? \n\n At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: \n\n\n\t • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays \n\t, • Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s\n\t, • Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available \n\t, • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth\n\t, • Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750\n\t, • Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements; complete the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist each month, and ensure that the Cleaning Schedule is complete and adhered to, being regularly updated and displayed prominently in the kitchen\n\t, • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and kitchen\n\t, • The nursery staff will tell you each day of the numbers to cater for; prepare and cook enough age-appropriate food (cooked as near to the point of service as possible) for all the children on a daily basis, with minimum wastage\n\t, • Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams\n\t, • Ensure that dietary requirements and personal care routines are adhered to at all times, including the robust measures around the Red, Amber and Green plate procedures\n\t, • Work in co-operation and partnership with the Nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet\n\t, • Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements around food allergies - essential\n\t, • Sound Knowledge of COSHH - essential\n\t, • Able to work to a catering budget, in a manner that avoids fluctuating standards of food service - essential\n\t, • Experience and qualified to the appropriate level in any role which involves cooking in domestic or commercial property - essential\n\t, • Fluent in written and spoken English at GCSE grade C (or equivalent) - essential\n\t

Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Pre-School \n\n Nursery Practitioner \n\n Salary £29,348.8 per annum \n\n 40 hours a week \n\n The Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School is situated on a peaceful, residential street, conveniently located between Ruislip Manor and Eastcote Train Stations. With convenient on-street parking available directly outside, our nursery is easily accessible for both staff and parents. \n\n We offer a warm, homely environment within a spacious house, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities. These include Superstar Sports to promote physical development and Tiny Mites Storytelling to foster creativity and listening skills. Our expansive outdoor area features a dedicated forest school, accessible in all weather conditions. Here, children are encouraged to explore and connect with nature through activities such as den building, mud cooking, creating art from natural materials, and discovering the wonders of our bug hotels. \n\n We are currently seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team. This full-time role offers a commitment of 40 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. A full, relevant Level 3 childcare qualification is required. Please note that this is a full-year position, as the nursery operates year-round and does not follow a term-time schedule. \n\n Why Join Us? \n\n At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: \n\n\n\t • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays \n\t, • Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s\n\t, • Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available \n\t, • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth\n\t, • Referral Programme: Refer a friend and recieve upto £750\n\t, • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.\n\t, • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.\n\t, • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.\n\t, • Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.\n\t, • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.\n\t, • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent.\n\t, • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential\n\t, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential\n\t, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable\n\t

Previously worked as a Children's Home Manager, Registered Care Manager, Registered Home Manager, Registered Manager, Home Manager, Care Manager, Homecare manager or in a similar role. Have at least 2 years of experience in residential childcare. Providing clear, motivational leadership to the care

Registered Manager – OFSTED Children's Residential Home.Are you a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with a passion for leading high-quality care in an OFSTED-regulated setting? We’re seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to lead our children’s residential home, ensuring a nurtur

The Deputy Manager in Ealing will need: * Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or residential childcare. REF 85 - DEPUTY MANAGER (CHILDREN’S CENTRE AND OUTREACH) – EALING AND HARROW AREAS - £31,000 + BENEFITS – 37. This innovative provider is seeking a Deputy Ma

Case Manager - Residential Family Services • Location: Ilford, • Full-time | 40 hours per week (includes some evenings, weekends & bank holidays) Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. We're recruiting on behalf of a leading Residential Family Centre that provides a safe, supportive, and professional Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

What We’re Looking For: * Right to work in the UK * DBS – Update Service Only * 2 Proofs of address * Evidence of National Insurance * All Mandatory Training * NVQ / Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (not essential) * Experience in care, education, or youth su

The Deputy Manager in Harrow will need: * Level 5 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or residential childcare. HOURS PER WEEK – DAY HOURS WITH WEEKENDS Forest Care Selection are delighted to be working with a leading Learning Disabilities charity in London. This is a unique opportunit

You will work closely with your manager, your team, the health advisor, social workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals.

Residential Deputy Manager - Bedfont Lane Children’s Home About us at Hounslow We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits About The Role Are you ready to take the next step/new leap in your career in residential children's care? Are you looking for a fresh new start? Come join a brand new team where you will be supporting our children and young people, by helping them to build trusted relationships. We want people like you - who will bring empathy, consistency, and resilience to your work - creating positive experiences filled with laughter, fun, and love, while helping our children and young people to develop healthy routines and healthy coping strategies. Through supporting them to engage with fun and meaningful activities including education you will help support the contribution to everyday life within the home. In doing so, you will help them manage their emotions and behaviours, process trauma, and navigate some complex family dynamics. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something brand new and truly impactful. We’re opening a brand new, purpose-built six-bedroom residential children’s home (Bedfont Lane) in Hounslow early next year, designed to support Looked After Children with complex and challenging behavioural needs. As Deputy Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, standards, and success of this home from day one. We’re building a passionate, skilled, and committed team to deliver outstanding care and support to Hounslow’s children and their families. You’ll be at the heart of this mission—leading with compassion, driving excellence, and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. This is an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where children can thrive. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic new setting and help build something special for the community, we want to hear from you. About The Team You’ll Be Working In The Children’s Safeguarding and Specialist Services team is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Its core purpose is to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environments that support children’s development, emotional wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. You’ll be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking residential care team that’s committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Led by the Residential Group Manager, the team will include: • Residential Manager, • Deputy Managers, • Senior Residential Support Workers, • Residential Support Workers, • A Chef/Cook, • A Handyperson You’ll also work closely with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure holistic support and continuity of care. This team plays a vital role in: • Delivering statutory care and safeguarding responsibilities., • Ensuring compliance with national regulations and Ofsted standards. About You You’re someone who brings compassion, resilience, and commitment to everything you do. You understand the challenges faced by children and young people in care, and you’re passionate about helping them feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. You may already have experience working in residential childcare or supporting young people with complex needs, or you may be looking to take the next step in your career with a role that truly makes a difference. Either way, you’re ready to be a positive role model, a trusted adult, and a key part of a team that puts children at the heart of everything. You’re confident working in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment, and you’re not afraid to step up during a crisis. You’re a natural communicator, able to build strong relationships with young people, families, and professionals. You’re also organised, reliable, and committed to safeguarding and professional standards. You’ll be flexible in your approach, willing to work a rota that includes sleep-ins, weekends, and varied shifts. You’ll be open to learning, reflective in your practice, and eager to grow through training and development. Above all, you believe in the importance of care, connection, and consistency—and you want to be part of a team that’s building something special for Hounslow’s children and young people. Essential for the Role Enhanced DBS check is required for the role. Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles! When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: ___ Interviews for this role will take place throughout January 2026 as part of a wider recruitment campaign to build a brand new team for the opening of our residential children’s home in Hounslow. We’re recruiting across multiple roles to ensure the home is fully staffed with passionate, skilled professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an interview time. Please be mindful that multiple roles are being interviewed during this period, so scheduling may take a little longer than usual, but rest assured, we’re working hard to coordinate everything smoothly. Closing date – 19/12/2025. To apply please visit our website using the button provided.

Deputy Home Manager - Children's Residential Care in Bethnal Green, E1. Children and Young People's Workforce/Residential Childcare Experience in a leadership role. Deputy Manager or similar Passionate about working therapeutically with children & young people Strong understanding of.

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker Contract Type : Full-time, permanent Salary :. We are currently looking for Senior Residential Child Care Workers to join our new home in. Specific Hours : 39 hours per week- shift pattern At Dove Adolescent Services we support young people within our care

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Transform Lives as a Children's Residential Support Worker What if your job could change someone's life? That's exactly what you'll do as a Residential Support Worker at Wilderness Way. Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Be ready to make every day different! From cooking up a sto

We welcome applications within a residential or supported living setting from care home managers, deputy managers, care coordinators, key workers, childcare workers and more as we might have other roles applicable to you. Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new

About the Provider Our client is aspecialist childrens home provider based in Poole, Dorset, offeringtherapeutic care for children aged 411 yearswho have experienced trauma in early relationships. Each home supportsup to two children, creating asafe, stable, and nurturing environmentwhere healing and growth can flourish. TheirTherapeutic Re-Parenting Pathwayfocuses on assessment, intervention, and tr...

A well-established children's residential care provider in Bethnal Green, London, is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support the Registered Manager and lead a dedicated team.Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in residential childcare, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young P