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Join a team that makes a real difference

At Rockhopper Children’s Services, we’re more than just caregivers - we’re champions of resilience, growth, and hope. Just like the rockhopper penguin, known for its fierce dedication and teamwork, we stand together to provide unwavering support to the children in our care.

Working with us means becoming part of a close-knit team that values compassion, commitment, and the power of positive change. Whether you’re an experienced professional or new to the sector, we provide training, development, and opportunities to help you grow in a career that truly matters.

We'd love to hear from you if you’re passionate about making a difference and believe every child deserves a safe and nurturing home.

Join Rockhopper Children’s Services - where care, resilience, and dedication come to life.

Care Worker


Poynton, Cheshire East

Permanent

Full-time

£27,219 to £29,951 per year,


Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Residential Children’s Care Worker to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive! *What you’ll be doing:* • Support and care for children in a safe environment • Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills • Work closely with a team to provide emotional and practical support • Ensure every child feels valued…


Waking Night Care Worker


Poynton, Cheshire East

Permanent

Full-time

£27,219- £29,951


Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Waking Night Care Worker - Children and Young People to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive! You will play a crucial role in supporting the children’s needs overnight, ensuring their safety, well-being, and security in line with our policies and procedures. You will also…


People Development Officer


Midlands

Permanent

Full-time

£34,102


Job Description Job Title: People Development Officer Reporting to: Operations Manager Responsible for: None *The role is responsible for:*  the development, delivery, assessment, and quality assurance of training across the organisations children’s homes. This role ensures staff are competent, compliant and confident in delivering high-quality care in line with regulatory requirements.  Centre Manager and Assessor for the organisation’s diploma programmes.  Providing basic recruitment support, working closely…


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Children's Care Worker


Manningtree, Essex

Permanent

Full-time

£26,385 - £28,095


Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Children's Care Worker to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, within our specialist children's home in Manningtree, Essex. What you’ll be doing: · Support and care for children in a safe environment · Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills · Work closely with a team…


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Waking Night Care Worker


Coventry

Permanent

Full-time

£27,219 - £29,951


*Waking Night Care Worker – Children & Young People* *Rolling rota* -3 shifts on, 3 off, followed by 2 shifts on, 2 off *Hours* - 10pm ‘til 9am Are you caring, patient, and passionate about supporting young people? As a *Waking Night Care Worker*, you will provide consistent overnight support, ensuring each child’s safety, well‑being, and comfort in line with our policies and procedures.…


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Bank Children's Care Worker


Manningtree, Essex

Bank

Full-time

£12.65 (unqualified) - £13.47 (qualified) per hour


Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Bank Residential Children’s Care Worker to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive! *Who are we?* We specialise in supporting children and young people who have Social Emotional Behavioural difficulties, Mental Health difficulties and additional needs/difficulties including Attachment disorders, Trauma, Mild to Moderate Autism, ADHD, ODD,…


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Residential Children’s Home Team Leader


Manningtree, Essex

Permanent

Full-time

£33,539.00 per year


Are you compassionate, patient, and passionate about supporting young people? We’re looking for a *Team Leader* to help create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. *What you’ll do:* Lead and support a team of residential care workers Assist with the day‑to‑day running of the home Ensure children’s emotional, physical and developmental needs are met Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans Promote a positive,…


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Waking Night Care Worker 20hours perm


Buxton, Derbyshire

Part-time

Contract

£13.05 -£14.36 ph - £13,610-£14,976


Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Waking Night Care Worker - Children and Young People to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive! You will play a crucial role in supporting the children’s needs overnight, ensuring their safety, well-being, and security in line with our policies and procedures. You will also…


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Care Worker Fixed Term 40hours


Buxton, Derbyshire

Part-time

Temporary

£27,219- £29,951 unqualified pro rata


Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Residential Children’s Care Worker to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive! *What you’ll be doing:* • Support and care for children in a safe environment • Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills • Work closely with a team to provide emotional and practical support • Ensure every child feels valued…


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Care Worker Fixed Term 30hours


Buxton, Derbyshire

Temporary

£20,414 -£22,464


Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Residential Children’s Care Worker to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive! *What you’ll be doing:* • Support and care for children in a safe environment • Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills • Work closely with a team to provide emotional and practical support • Ensure every child feels valued…


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Team Leader


Buxton, Derbyshire

Permanent

Permanent

£33,539 per year


***Join a team that makes a real difference*** At Rockhopper Children’s Services, we’re more than just caregivers - we’re champions of resilience, growth, and hope. Just like the rockhopper penguin, known for its fierce dedication and teamwork, we stand together to provide unwavering support to the children in our care. Working with us means becoming part of a close-knit team that values…


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Waking Night Care Worker


Manningtree, Essex

Permanent

Permanent

£26,385 - £28,095 per annum dependant on qualifications and experience


Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Waking Night Care Worker - Children and Young People to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive! You will play a crucial role in supporting the children’s needs overnight, ensuring their safety, well-being, and security in line with our policies and procedures. You will also…


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Children's Care Worker


Buxton, Derbyshire

Permanent

Full-time

£26,385 - £28,095 per year


Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Children’s Care Worker to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, within our specialist children's home in Buxton, Derbyshire. What you’ll be doing: Support and care for children in a safe environment Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills Work closely with a team to provide emotional…


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Bank Children's Care Worker


Buxton, Derbyshire

Bank

Contract

£12.65 - £13.47 per hour


Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We’re looking for a Bank Children’s Care Worker to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, within our specialist children's home in Buxton, Derbyshire. What you’ll be doing: Support and care for children in a safe environment Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills Work closely with a team to provide…


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