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Residential Recruitment

Latest Residential Care Vacancies - Apply Now

You can find all our latest vacancies on the Council's Job Search,

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Tip: Try searhcing for:

  • Registered manager
  • Deputy Manager
  • Senior residential practitioner
  • residential practitioner
  • wake nights practitioner

Our residential services are growing

We currently run eight children’s homes, each caring for between one and four children and young people aged 8 to 17. We also provide:

  • a short breaks home offering overnight support for disabled children and young people
  • a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16 and over
  • three new children’s homes that are currently in development

Use the links below to explore our services.

Why work in Rotherham

Our vision for children in our care

Practice standards for children’s services

Our practice model and therapeutic approach

Children and Young People’s Residential Services

Why work with us

Rotherham is a great place to build your career. Our children’s homes are warm, supportive and genuinely feel like a home from home.

Our Residential Services are led by a permanent, experienced Senior Leadership Team who have all worked in children’s residential care. They understand the challenges and rewards of the role and are committed to supporting staff to deliver the best possible care.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional support that helps children and young people in Rotherham to thrive.

Read stories from our resident care workers

OFSTED Reports

All our homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we are proud of the high standards our teams achieve. We are committed to continually improving our residential services so that children and young people have the best possible experiences.

Rotherham’s Children’s Services was rated Outstanding in its Ofsted inspection published in December 2025.

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What we're looking for 

  • We are looking for child‑focused, passionate and committed people who want to make a positive difference to children and young people who cannot live with their families.
  • You must hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to drive for work.
  • You must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship for these roles.
  • Please read the job description for the role you are interested in to check the full requirements.

What you’ll receive

  • Competitive salary
  • Additional payments for sleep‑in shifts and bank holidays
  • Generous annual leave
  • A contributory pension scheme
  • Regular training and development through the Rotherham Learning Academy, so you feel confident and supported in your role
  • Support to complete a Level 3, 4 or 5 qualification (depending on the role) within your first two years

Contact us

If you have any questions regarding opportunities at Rotherham Council Children and Young People’s Service:

Contact the Residential Recruitment Team

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