Residential Childcare Worker - Driver Essential


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£14.25 to £15.25 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NG13
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Location: Nottinghamshire, Bingham (NG13)

Flexible Shifts Available | Days & Waking Nights

Competitive Hourly Rate | Paid via PAYE

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes? TeacherActive is proud to be working with children’s residential homes across Nottingham, providing safe, nurturing and supportive environments for young people. These homes are dedicated to promoting stability, independence and emotional wellbeing through high-quality care and support. (Driver or own Travel is essential as Public trasnport routes are lacking)

We are looking for compassionate and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our team on a day-to-day basis, with opportunities for long-term placements for the right candidates.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Residential Support Worker:

Supporting young people with their daily routines and activities

Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Building trusting and supportive relationships with young people

Helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment

Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development

Working flexible shifts, including waking nights

Long-term opportunities available for the right person

âœ… We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

Have experience working with children or young people in a residential, care or support setting

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Can build positive and professional relationships with young people

Remain calm and resilient when managing challenging situations

Are flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including waking nights

Have a proactive, caring and professional approach to your work

What You’ll Receive as a Residential Support Worker with TeacherActive:

Ongoing support from a friendly, dedicated consultant

Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform

Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Competitive PAYE pay — no hidden costs or admin fees

Up to £100 referral bonus for recommending a friend (T&Cs apply)

24/7 support from our experienced team

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

âœ¨ Apply today and let’s make a difference together!

Brandin.Marshall@TeacherActive.com

0115 824 1888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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