Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Worker – Children’s Home

Children’s Services | Safeguarding | Care & Support

The company

Octavolve Care is a dedicated provider of children’s residential services, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care for young people in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

Based in Tooting, South West London (SW17), our home supports children and young people with complex needs, helping them to develop confidence, independence, and positive life skills.

We are now looking to appoint a Residential Care Worker to join our growing and passionate team.

The role

As a Residential Care Worker at Octavolve Care, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily lives, wellbeing, and development of the young people in our care.

You will work closely with management and colleagues to ensure the home operates to the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance.

You will take responsibility for:

• Delivering high-quality, personalised care in line with individual care plans
• Supporting young people’s emotional, social, and educational development
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour
• Maintaining accurate records and administering medication where required
• Supporting daily routines, activities, and independent living skills
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
• Ensuring the home meets regulatory and safety standards

What you need

It is ESSENTIAL for the successful candidate to have the following:

• Experience working with children or young people in a care setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• A caring, resilient, and professional approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work across a rota including nights and weekends

Other DESIRABLE qualities include:

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience within children’s residential services
• Knowledge of Ofsted frameworks
• Understanding of trauma-informed care

What’s on offer

At Octavolve Care, we value and invest in our people.

Pay: £12.50 – £14.50 per hour
Location: Tooting, SW London (SW17)
Contract: Full-time

• Yearly performance-related bonus
• Flexible shift patterns (days, nights, weekends)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Positive, inclusive working culture

How to apply

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV via this advert to apply.

We aim to respond to all successful applications within 5 working days.

Octavolve Care is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.