Children’s Home - EBD/SEMH
Location: Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent (ST1) near Hanley
Pay: £13.00 per hour + £50 per sleep-in (average 6–7 per month)
Estimated earnings: around £27,960 per year
Shifts: 2 on / 4 off (Day 1: 07:30–22:30 + sleep | Day 2: 07:00–22:00)

A place built on care, calm and consistency

If you’re someone who naturally connects with young people and wants to see the difference your work makes, this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

This is a small, settled 3-bed children’s home that’s earned a Good Ofsted rating (May 2024). It’s calm, well-resourced, and genuinely therapeutic; the kind of place where staff are trusted, supported, and given time to do things properly.

You’ll be part of a close, experienced team who understand that real progress comes from consistency and connection.

What you’ll be doing

• Being that steady, reliable adult on shift; warm, boundaried and consistent

• Supporting education, appointments, family time and everyday activities

• Helping young people build life skills, confidence and independence

• Planning and joining in with hobbies, outings and shared routines

• Keeping records accurate and up to date: logs, risks, safeguarding, care plans

• Maintaining a homely, well-kept environment where everyone feels valued

• Following behaviour and safeguarding plans calmly and professionally

What you’ll bring

• Some experience supporting young people in residential care or similar settings

• A genuine interest in therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches

• A good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• A natural ability to stay calm, even when things get challenging

• A valid manual UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• 2 on / 4 off rota giving you real time to recharge and enjoy life outside work

• £13 per hour + £50 per sleep-in, averaging around £27,960 per year

• Paid induction and ongoing training including trauma, attachment and relational practice

• Support to gain further qualifications and grow your career

• Consistent 1:1 staffing, two staff on every sleep-in, and a thoughtful, supportive leadership team

• A modern, well-kept home with space, structure and proper resources — from the sensory room to the Ford Kuga for school runs and activities

• A culture that values calm, reflective practice and genuine teamwork

Why this home stands out

It’s not just another children’s home. It’s a small, nurturing space built around trust, reflection and stability. A place where young people feel safe to grow and where staff feel proud of the work they do.

You’ll have the support, structure and encouragement to be the kind of worker every young person deserves; steady, caring, and present.

How to apply

Send your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted quickly for an informal chat.

Safer recruitment applies (Enhanced DBS, references, right to work).