Residential Social Care Worker

Salary £30,024 - £33,699 per annum

Type of vacancy Permanent

Work pattern Full Time including some weekends

Hours per week 37

Work Base Caudwell House, Southwell, NG25 0PT

Working Arrangements Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification RSCW jdps.pdf – 113KB Opens in a new window

Additional Documentation Residential Service Career Brochure (1).pdf – 1591KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework Tier 7b

Number of posts 1

Interview date 26/02/2026

Closing Date 15 February 2026 23:55

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Be there for your community when they need you most! Join us as a Residential Social Care Worker, supporting vulnerable children with physical disabilities and medical/health needs in a nurturing environment. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and a fulfilling career dedicated to making a difference.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Residential Social Care Worker to join our dedicated team at Caudwell House. Caudwell House is a children’s disabilities home in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. We provide high-quality care and support for children with physical disabilities and medical/health needs, offering them fun, safe, and enriching experiences while giving families valuable respite. Our vision is simple: to create a place where children feel safe, loved, healthy, and happy. We focus on building trusted relationships, supporting individual needs, and celebrating every child’s achievements. In this role, you will support vulnerable children, ensuring their physical, emotional and health care needs are met. You will be part of a warm and nurturing team that values every member.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Your main duties will include:

• Providing high-quality care and support to children with significant disabilities.
• Meeting the physical, emotional, and health care needs of the children.
• Engaging in activities that promote their development and well-being.
• Working collaboratively with team members to create a safe and supportive environment.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to care plans.
• Participating in shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.

Required Skills And Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting or school.
• Experience supporting children or adults with learning difficulties.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

Soft Skills

We are looking for someone who demonstrates the following behaviours:

• A caring and compassionate approach to working with children.
• Resilience in handling challenging situations, both physically and emotionally.
• Strong teamwork skills, contributing positively to a collaborative environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of children and the team.

Working Hours And Benefits

This role involves working shifts, including a mixture of:

• Early shifts: 6:30/7 am - 3:00 pm
• Late shifts: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A rota system, working two weekends out of three

We offer generous enhancements for shift work, including additional pay for hours worked after 8 pm, weekends, and bank holidays. This can significantly increase your annual earnings.

Organisation Benefits

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive environment that encourages personal growth.
• A chance to be part of a community-focused organisation that truly cares.

Join our fast-paced, innovative home that is dedicated to providing exceptional care for children while helping them reach their full potential. You will receive support from both your team and managers, along with extensive training and development opportunities.

If you are excited about working with children, enjoy variety and fun, and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a warm, homely environment, we would love to hear from you!

NCC will not offer sponsorship for this role. IND2

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.