Location
Barnet
Hours
Full-time - 40 hours per week (including sleep-ins, weekends, and shifts)
Salary
£32,240 per annum, plus up to an additional £8,460 per year for sleep-ins (dependent on the number of sleep-ins completed)
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? We are looking for caring and committed Residential Care Workers to join our team at Silver Birch Care (Residential Services). This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where they can grow, develop, and achieve positive outcomes.
As a Residential Care Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people in their daily lives, helping them build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing a warm, safe, and supportive environment
- Building positive relationships with young people
- Supporting care plans and daily routines
- Maintaining accurate records and reports
- Promoting independence and emotional wellbeing
What We Offer
Build Your Career:
- Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
- Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands-on experience
- Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
Feel Supported:
- 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- OnDemand GP access
- A strong team culture where people support each other day-to-day
Work That Works for You:
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
- Birthday Recognition – Celebrating our people on their special day
- Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
- Team-based working patterns
Be Part of Something Bigger:
- Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
- A values-led organisation focused on making a genuine difference — not just commercially, but socially
Experience
Experience working with children and young people is preferred but not essential.
About you
- A genuine passion for supporting and caring for young people
- A positive, resilient, and team-focused approach
- Full UK driving licence preferred
Qualifications
Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Residential Care or willingness to work towards this qualification.


