Short Breaks - Learning Disability - Children's Residential Care Worker - Part Time
Confidential
Posted: February 23, 2026
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We provide full training and support to help children with learning disabilities to build confidence and develop new skills in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Job Description
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED – JUST A POSITIVE MINDSET!
WE PROVIDE FULL TRAINING AND SUPPORT!
Location: Cruckton, Shrewsbury
Full-time & Part-time roles | £12.60 per hour plus £40 sleep-in |Up to £32,552 (including sleep-ins)
Join Our Expanding Short Breaks Service
Residential Care Worker – Children with Learning Disabilities
New Reflexions offers short break services for children with learning disabilities, providing a safe and nurturing environment away from their family home. Our aim is to create opportunities for children to enjoy new experiences, develop skills, and build confidence in a supportive setting.
We’re proud to support them and their families!
🌟 Ready to Make a Difference?
Every day is different and every day matters. Join a team that values respect, dignity, and inclusion—and start a career that truly changes lives.
👉 Apply today and begin your journey with New Reflexions!
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED – JUST A POSITIVE MINDSET!
WE PROVIDE FULL TRAINING AND SUPPORT!
Location: Cruckton, Shrewsbury
Full-time & Part-time roles | £12.60 per hour plus £40 sleep-in |Up to £32,552 (including sleep-ins)
What You’ll Do as a Residential Care Worker:
Build positive, supportive relationships with young people aged 5 –18
Assist with daily routines such as self-care, household tasks, and emotional wellbeing
Encourage development through structured activities, and community engagement
Promote independence and choice while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment
Work as part of a team who have high expectations around the care we deliver
Communicate with families and professionals
Full time positions follow a 2-on / 4-off shift pattern, plus part-time options (60, 90, or 120 hrs/month) which are more flexible around shift patterns
Essential Requirements:
Compassion, patience, caring, and a genuine desire to help
A calm and reliable nature in challenging situations
Willingness to complete (fully funded) QCF Level 3 training
A true passion for supporting and inspiring children to thrive
A full UK manual driving licence is desirable but not essential
If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a role that’s both rewarding and meaningful, we’d love to hear from you!
Why Join New Reflexions?
Up to £32,552 per year, including sleep-ins
FREE Getaways – Access to 5 holiday homes across the UK (Borth, Tenby, Morecambe, Ayr, and Clarach Bay)
Blue Light Card
Cycle to work scheme
Casual Dress
Free Food- Meals provided while on shift
Bank holiday bonus – Time and a half for working on bank holidays (and New Year’s Eve)
Clear development route to Senior, Deputy, or Manager roles
Free on-site parking
Fully paid induction (2 weeks +) and support to achieve QCF Level 3 (and beyond)
Access to employee support, health and wellbeing programme
All Learning Disabilities homes rated GOOD or OUTSTANDING by Ofsted
Be part of a purpose-driven team that values respect, dignity, and inclusion
We do not use agency staff
If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a role that’s both rewarding and meaningful, we’d love to hear from you!
Check out our website to find out more about what we do!
https://www.newreflexions.co.uk/learning-disability-services
✅ Ready to start your journey? Apply today and make a lasting impact!
New Reflexions Care Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check with relevant barred list check(s) as well as other employment clearances.
Due to the company having own fully trained bank staff we do not employ agency staff at all. At the current time the company are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.