Do you want to make a positive difference for the children, young people and families that you work with? If the answer is yes then Nottingham City is the place for you.
In Nottingham City, we are committed to helping families secure positive change for their children and young people. We have excellent, dedicated staff and are keen to welcome new workers to join our team as we continue on a journey of service improvement, delivering consistently good services for children, young people and their families.
Our commitment to our staff reflects our determination to improve our services. We firmly believe that staff need the right support to be able to do an excellent job every day. Children and families are at the heart of our practice and at the very core of our Council Plan. Social work can be challenging, which is why we place a strong emphasis on positive teamwork, ensuring you have the support around you to do your work well. Our senior leadership team care deeply about both the children we work with and the staff who support them, and are committed to helping you do your best work.
Nottingham is an innovative, vibrant and fast-growing Core City, entering a new era of regeneration. It is home to two world-class universities working in partnership with Nottingham City Council and has one of the best public transport networks in the country, including an extended tram system and strong rail links. The city also offers a flourishing arts, events and music scene, excellent sports facilities and clubs, and a wide choice of restaurants and a buzzing night-time economy. Nottingham is fast becoming a highly desirable place to live and work.
We invest in your development from day one, with structured training, continuous professional development and opportunities to build specialist skills throughout your career.
Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, we offer clear career pathways, support to progress and opportunities to move into specialist or leadership roles.
We are committed to delivering positive, lasting outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
To support this, we use a combination of Signs of Safety, Restorative Practice, and Trauma-Aware Practice as the foundation of our work. These models help us build strong, respectful relationships, understand the lived experiences of those we work with, and create plans that are both realistic and meaningful. By integrating these approaches, we promote strengths-based, inclusive, and responsive practice which meets the needs of each individual and family.
Our Learning Academy plays a key role in embedding these practice models across our workforce. It provides a structured space for continuous professional development, reflective learning, and peer support. Through training, coaching, and collaborative learning opportunities, the academy helps to build confidence, consistency, and curiosity in practice—ensuring that our teams are well-equipped to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families.
Children's Residential Social Care
Nottingham City Council provide residential care for children and young people from 11 to 18 years old, and we have 13 homes including supported accommodation homes based across all areas of Nottingham. Our aim is to make our homes places where each child and young person is able to contribute to their environment and learn important life skills which will equip them for adult life.
As a Children’s Residential Social Care Worker you will work as part of a team in a children’s home or supported accommodation homes with the support of a Home Manager. You will play a vital role in helping children in Nottingham to socialise, express themselves, form relationships and live healthy and socially active lives.
The starting salary for this position is £30,296, which incrementally increases to a maximum of £33,024 over a period of three years. Additionally, employees are entitled to various enhancements, including compensation for unsociable hours, sleep-in payments, double pay or time off in lieu for working bank holidays. Overtime is compensated at time and a half.
What our staff say
Hear from our Children’s Residential Care Workers about what it’s really like to work in Nottingham.
“My job can be extremely rewarding, building positive relationships with young people and their families while working closely with other agencies. I help put positive plans and interventions in place to support families and prevent breakdown. What’s especially rewarding is hearing from families who tell us they’ve been able to recharge while their child is with us, or spend quality time with other children. Seeing young people grow in confidence, independence and life skills is truly amazing.”
“Our staff team works really well together and many of us have been here for years. We consistently go above and beyond to support children and families, and parents often describe us as ‘just like family’. When young people come to us for short breaks, families say it feels like dropping them off with grandparents or close relatives. New staff are always supported, with someone on hand to help and guide them as they settle into their role.”
“I’ve worked full time for Nottingham City Council as a Children’s Residential Social Care Worker for four years. In my daily practice, I not only support young people to become confident, well-rounded individuals, but I’m also inspired by them. My role allows me to use strong communication skills, listen to children’s wishes and feelings, and be an active part of a supportive team. I feel empowered to share my views and grow professionally, and every day is different and rewarding.”
“I enjoy working in residential care because it really feels like a home from home. I love creating positive experiences for young people, especially those they may not have had before. The role is flexible, fits around home commitments and brings new challenges every day, helping me grow both professionally and personally. Strong relationships with colleagues are key, and having each other’s backs makes a real difference. You need to be passionate, resilient and, most importantly, care.”
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