Apprentice Residential Childcare Worker
Residential Childcare · Somerset · posted 4 September 2026
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- Keeping children safe – supervising and monitoring their wellbeing both in the home and out in the community.
- Building positive relationships – becoming a trusted, consistent adult and positive role model.
- Supporting day-to-day life – helping with routines, hygiene, meals, school and bedtime.
- Promoting independence – teaching life skills and encouraging confidence and resilience.
- Managing behaviours positively – supporting young people through challenging circumstances using a patient and trauma-informed approach.
- Activities and outings – taking young people to activities, education, appointments and family visits.
- Creating a homely environment – cooking, cleaning and helping maintain a safe, comfortable home.
- Safeguarding – recognising and responding appropriately to concerns about a child's welfare.
- Recording and reporting – documenting incidents, behaviours and important information.
- Working shifts – including evenings, weekends, waking nights and/or sleep-ins depending on the home.
Your training
Your qualification will be delivered by Acorn Training. You will be expected to attend and engage in your online sessions. Your assigned subject specific tutor will visit your workplace to assess you.
Where it leads
This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a rewarding long-term career in children’s residential care, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and make an even greater difference to the lives of young people.
About Residential Childcare
At Innovative Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional residential care services for young people, creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they can thrive. Our mission is to empower each individual with the tools and resources they need to achieve their full potential, both personally and academically.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- Taunton, Somerset, Somerset, TA1 1AD
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