Careers at Sanctuary 16
Be the consistent adult a young person needs
At Sanctuary 16, we believe the right people can make a lasting difference. Our staff help children stabilise, strengthen and transition, turning life experiences into leadership qualities. We apply connection before correction, so you will spend your time getting to know children and helping them build skills and confidence for the future.
We offer monthly one to one supervision, fortnightly team meetings, reflective practice supported by our partner therapist, a full induction in trauma informed care and safeguarding, funded Level 3 to Level 5 diplomas for staff who meet performance expectations, free gym membership, a paid monthly wellbeing hour, a paid day off in your birthday month, Blue Light Card reimbursement, quarterly team building days, access to counselling and a £250 referral bonus.
New to Residential Childcare?
Start your career with our Entry Route
You do not need a Level 3 qualification to start. Our Entry Route is for people with experience in social care working with children or young people, and the right values and attitude, who want a career in children’s residential care. You will gain hands on experience with full support while you complete the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare within two years of starting.
This could be for you if....
• You have experience in social care working with children or young people, with transferable skills to bring
• You are reliable, resilient and willing to learn
• You work well in a team and communicate clearly
• You are committed to completing the Level 3 Diploma within two years
• You can work a rota that includes evenings, weekends and waking nights
• You are aged 23 or over and willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check and our full safer recruitment process
Explore our current vacancies below. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list, identity and right to work checks, two references, verified qualifications and a full employment history.
Current Opportunities
Residential Support Worker
Entry Route
Part time | 20 hours per week
No Level 3 needed, but you must have social care experience with children or young people. Complete your Level 3 Diploma within two years.
Residential Support Worker
Qualified
Full time | 40 hours per week
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) required. Provide consistent, nurturing care that helps children stabilise, strengthen and transition.
Bank Residential Support Worker
Flexible Bank Opportunities
Flexible shifts to suit you. No Level 3 needed, but you must have experience in social care working with children or young people.