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Welcome to Bright Futures Residential Childcare LTD

A Warm Welcome from Dan, Our Director and Owner

As someone who grew up in care, I understand how powerful a consistent, caring adult can be in a young person’s life.

That is why I built Bright Futures not as a corporate care provider, but as a place that feels like home. A place where young people are nurtured, respected, protected and believed in.

Our Support Workers are at the heart of what we do. This role is not for everyone. We are looking for robust, resilient and committed people who can support young people who may display challenging behaviours, while remaining calm, consistent, professional and compassionate.

At Bright Futures, you are not just another employee. You are part of the family. You will be supported by a strong Home Manager, Deputy Home Manager and senior leadership team who understand the role, value the work and will support you every step of the way.

All of our Ofsted registered homes are rated GOOD.

If you are robust strong and resilient apply now and I can't wait to see you around!

About the Company

Bright Futures provides high-quality solo residential care for young people who need stability, nurture, structure and consistent adults around them.

You will work in a solo residential home with one young person, with a minimum of 2:1 staffing at all times. This means you will be part of a focused team providing intensive, high-quality care around one young person’s individual needs.

Our homes are warm, high-spec and homely environments where young people feel safe, cared for and valued.

This is a challenging role, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job.

Position Details

Position: Full Time Residential Support Worker

Location: Nottingham / Nottinghamshire

Reporting to: Home Manager / Deputy Home Manager

Salary: £44,460 approximately

Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour

Sleep-in Rate: £90 per sleep-in

Equivalent Pay: £285 per day

Hours of Work: 45 hours per week, including sleep-ins

Shift Pattern: Start 10AM – 11PM, sleep 11PM – 8AM, typically 2 on 4 off rota

Overtime: Lots available

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for strong, robust and resilient Support Workers who understand that residential childcare is not just a job. It is a responsibility, a commitment and an opportunity to change a young person’s life.

You must be confident supporting young people who may display challenging behaviours, while remaining calm, professional and emotionally strong.

You must be able to safeguard young people, record accurately, communicate clearly and work as part of a team that always puts the young person first.

You must also be able and confident to use company-trained physical intervention only as an absolute last resort, where required to keep the young person, staff or others safe.

Experience

Experience working with children and young people with challenging behaviours is highly desirable, particularly within children’s residential care or another professional care setting.

The Ideal Staff Member

We are looking for people who are:

• Robust, resilient and mentally strong.
• Caring, consistent and trauma-informed in their approach.
• Calm under pressure and able to de-escalate situations safely.
• Confident with boundaries while still showing warmth and nurture.
• Positive, committed and willing to go the extra mile.
• Passionate about making a difference to young people.
• Strong in safeguarding and able to act quickly on concerns.
• Good at recording clearly, accurately and professionally.
• Confident to use company-trained physical intervention only as a last resort.

Skills

You must be:

• Compassionate, resilient and committed to being a positive role model.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Able to de-escalate difficult situations calmly and professionally.
• Able to safeguard young people and act quickly on concerns.
• Good at completing daily logs, incident reports, health and safety checks and paperwork.
• Flexible and able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and sleep-ins.
• Able to support young people in the home and out in the community.
• Able to maintain a clean, safe and homely environment.
• Professional when communicating with managers, colleagues and external professionals.

Qualifications Required

• NVQ Level 3 / 4 in Children’s Health & Social Care or equivalent, or commitment to working towards this.

Additional Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a car to get to work.
• Experience as a Support Worker in residential children’s homes is desirable.
• Willingness to complete overnight sleep-ins.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Positive attitude and resilience when supporting young people with complex needs.
• Ability to record clearly, accurately and professionally.
• Ability to work to high standards and remain professional at all times.

Intensive Training

All successful applicants will complete a 2-week intensive training course before starting the role.

This training is designed to ensure you are fully prepared, confident and supported before working directly with our young people.

You will receive the guidance, support and training needed to understand our values, expectations, young people’s needs and the high standards we operate to across Bright Futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support for young people.
• Work in a solo residential home with one young person and minimum 2:1 staffing.
• Safeguard young people at all times.
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours safely.
• Support young people with routines, education, family contact and activities.
• Take young people out into the community and create positive experiences.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, safe and homely environment.
• Complete daily records, incident reports, health and safety checks and paperwork to a high standard.
• Help young people build self-esteem, emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Promote a positive safeguarding culture and strong teamwork.
• Work within Ofsted, safeguarding and company standards.
• Represent Bright Futures professionally at all times.

Our Standards

Bright Futures is built on high standards, professionalism, accountability and strong values.

We do not accept poor performance, gossiping, bullying, cliques, favouritism, family/friend groups or unprofessional behaviour within our homes.

Every staff member is expected to bring the right attitude, work as part of a team and contribute positively to the home, the young person and the wider organisation.

Our young people deserve adults who are reliable, consistent, professional and emotionally strong.

Why Work for Us?

We know this job can be tough, but you will not be on your own.

We offer:

• A 2 -week intensive training course before starting.
• Opportunity to gain additional training and qualifications.
• A growing organisation with genuine progression opportunities.
• Supportive Home Managers and Deputy Home Managers.
• High staff-to-child ratios.
• High-spec, warm and welcoming homes.
• Your own sleep room, comfy bed and private bathroom.
• High home budgets and activity budgets, so you can take young people out and create positive, meaningful experiences.
• All activities and food covered by the company.
• All meals provided on shift.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction and regular in-house training.
• Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £200.
• Discretionary manager and peer rewards, including Amazon vouchers or monetary rewards.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• A strong team culture where staff are valued, supported and appreciated.

Additional Information

Bright Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are legally barred from working with a protected group.

The company is unable to sponsor international workers for this role. Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Apply Now

Join Bright Futures and make a real impact on young people’s lives.

This role is for strong, passionate and resilient people who care deeply, stay committed and want to make a genuine difference.

Be part of a team that values integrity, high standards, emotional resilience and the wellbeing of both young people and staff.

See you soon!

Pay: £44,460.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Working with children : 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving licence and car to get to work (required)
• Level 3/4 diploma in residential childcare (preferred)

Work Location: In person