Residential Social Care Worker

Residential Service Career Brochure (1) (2).pdf – 1591KB Competency FrameworkTier 7b

Number of posts

1

Interview date

9 November 2026 Closing Date 02 November 2026 23:55 The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

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.

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.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

We are looking for someone who demonstrates the following behaviours:

This role involves working shifts, including a mixture of:

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.

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.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicola Latham on +441159772392 or by email Nicola.Latham@nottscc.gov.uk.Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

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 strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.