Training
PACE, safeguarding, behaviour support and ongoing professional development.
Careers
Do work that changes the shape of a young person's future
Join a team built around therapeutic childcare, safeguarding, supervision and the belief that steady adults can help children rebuild trust.
Why join us
A workplace built for serious care
Supervision
Reflective management and regular support for emotionally demanding work.
Progression
Opportunities to grow into senior support, leadership and specialist responsibilities.
Purpose
Work with young people in a way that is relational, consistent and meaningful.
Team Culture
Clear expectations, mutual respect and a shared commitment to the children.
Compliance
Safer recruitment and standards aligned with Regulation 32 and national guidance.
Roles
Roles we recruit for
Residential Support Worker
Provide day-to-day care, routines, key working and therapeutic support for young people.
Senior Support Worker
Guide shifts, support colleagues and help maintain high standards of care and documentation.
Waking Night Support Worker
Provide overnight care, supervision and reassurance throughout the night.
Therapeutic Childcare Worker
Bring trauma-aware practice, emotional regulation support and relational care into daily life.
Bank Support Worker
Offer flexible support while maintaining the same safeguarding and care standards.
What we look for
Values matter as much as experience
We look for people who are calm, boundaried, reflective and genuinely committed to young people. Experience in residential childcare is valuable, but attitude and values are essential.
- Warmth, patience and emotional resilience.
- Commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries.
- Ability to reflect, learn and accept supervision.
- Confidence with routines, documentation and team communication.
- Respect for children's identity, culture and voice.
- Willingness to complete required training and checks.
Process
Safer recruitment process
Application
Send your CV and a short note about why therapeutic childcare matters to you.
Values interview
We explore your approach to care, safeguarding and working with young people.
Enhanced DBS
Checks are completed before starting work with children.
References
Two written references, including one from the most recent employer where possible.
Induction
Observation, e-learning, safeguarding and practical preparation.
Probation
Ongoing supervision and support during the first six months.
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a short note about what draws you to therapeutic residential childcare.
Careers: questions answered
What jobs does Animate Care recruit for?
We recruit residential support workers, senior support workers, waking night support workers and therapeutic childcare professionals.
Do I need experience in residential care to apply?
Experience is valuable but not always essential. Values, attitude and commitment to young people matter deeply.
Does Animate Care have waking night positions?
Yes. Waking night support workers provide overnight care and supervision.
What checks are required?
Safer recruitment includes enhanced DBS, full employment history review, references and induction.
Before applying
Understand the home, the leadership and the care model
Great staff need to know the work they are joining. These pages show the standards, culture and setting behind each role.