Children’s Home (EBD / SEMH)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST1)
Service: 4-bed children’s residential home
Salary: Up to £35,640 a year (including sleep-ins)
Sleep-ins: £65 each (average 10 per month)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Rota: 2 on / 2 off with regular sleep-ins

A home where care actually means something

If you’re someone who believes real change happens through calm, consistent relationships, you’ll feel at home here.

This is a small, well-structured 4-bed children’s home where young people are genuinely seen, heard and supported. You’ll be part of a grounded, experienced team that keeps things steady; giving children space to trust, grow and start seeing themselves differently.

It’s the kind of environment where routines make sense, leadership is visible, and everyone’s role matters.

What you’ll be doing

• Being a trusted adult for children and young people with EBD and SEMH needs

• Supporting day-to-day life: school runs, appointments, mealtimes and community activities

• Building therapeutic, trauma-informed relationships that stand the test of time

• Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation with confidence and care

• Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and reflective records

• Helping keep the home warm, tidy and genuinely child-centred

• Spotting safeguarding concerns early, acting appropriately and learning as a team

What you’ll bring

• At least 9 months’ experience in children’s residential care (essential)

• Working towards your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or ready to start)

• A calm, reliable approach with good teamwork and communication

• Confidence in written recording and day-to-day documentation

• A full UK manual driving licence

Pay, perks and progression

• Up to £35,640 per year including sleep-ins

• £65 per sleep-in, averaging around 10 per month

• 2 on / 2 off rota giving genuine time to rest and recharge

• Paid, face-to-face training and regular reflective supervision

• Ongoing CPD and funded qualifications

• Clear career path into Senior RSW and Deputy Manager roles

• 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Company pension, Employee Assistance Programme, free parking and supportive leadership

Why this home stands out

It’s small, stable and built around care that lasts. You’ll work alongside people who know the job inside out; leaders who support you properly, and a team that looks out for one another.

Every shift counts, every interaction matters, and you’ll see the impact of your work in real time.

If you want to be part of a team that values purpose over pressure, and gives you the structure to thrive, this could be a brilliant next step.

How to apply

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

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