Location
New Malden

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week, on-site

Salary
Hourly rate of £15.50 and sleep-in rate paid at £70.50 per night

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

The Essentials
Pension with NEST
Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
Employee referral bonus scheme
Long service recognition awards
On-site parking (where available)
Relaxed dress code

About Silver Birch Care Holdings
Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high-quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK.

We are a family owned provider, driven by our commitment to care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector. Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services and support charities around the world.

Through our family of services – including Silver Birch Care, Silver Birch Care (Residential Services), The Beeches, Benecare, and Clover Childcare Services, alongside our two independent specialist schools – we operate more than 60 children's homes and supported living services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk.

We are proud that Clover Childcare Services is the UK’s first Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Residential Certified Organisation, reflecting our strong commitment to trauma-informed and attachment-focused care.

Working in partnership with over 60 local authorities, we support children and young people to overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and build the skills they need to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives.

Our experienced and dedicated teams nurture every individual, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued.

Safeguarding
Silver Birch Care Holdings is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. Appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with Ofsted regulations. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained.

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
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