About the role

Unique Care Group are looking for a compassionate, reliable and dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker / Team Leader to join our growing team in Shrewsbury.

You’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to children and young people with autism, SEND, learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them feel safe, develop their independence and live happy, fulfilling lives.

This is a permanent position with guaranteed contracted hours, offering job security, ongoing training career development and a range of employee benefits.

Applicants must hold a minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and possess a full, valid UK driving licence.

Make a difference. Change a young life.

What We Offer – Grow, Develop & Make a Difference

• Permanent employment with guaranteed contracted hours
• Paid induction and specialist training
• Funded qualifications
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Monthly rota planning
• £62 payment for every sleep-in shift
• The opportunity to build a rewarding career in children’s residential care

Our Benefits – More Than Just a Job

• Welcome Bonus £1,000*
• Refer-a-Friend bonus of up to £1,000* - you refer, we reward
• Blue Light Card – access to discounts at hundreds of retailers and services
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support for your wellbeing
• Private GP appointments – quick and convenient access to medical professionals
• Podiatry appointments – access to professional foot care
• Additional annual leave – earn extra leave for each completed year of service*
• Discretionary annual Christmas bonus – get rewarded for your years hard work.
• Company pension

Invest in Your Future with Us

We’re committed to promoting from within. Every current Deputy Manager and Registered Manager at Unique Care Group has progressed internally.

You’ll receive the training, qualifications and support you need to build a rewarding long-term career.

About Us

Unique Care Group is a specialist provider of residential care and tailored education for children and young people aged 5 to 18 with complex needs, learning disabilities, autism (ASC), ADHD, and sensory processing difficulties. We’re proud to be an Outstanding Ofsted-rated provider with small, therapeutic homes and supportive leadership.

Our specialist services include:

• SEND school
• Forest school
• Animal therapy
• In-house therapeutic support

Start a Career That Makes a Difference – Apply Today!

Important: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

*Rate of pay based on experience and responsibilities
*Welcome Bonus paid in staged instalments, subject to terms and conditions