Residential Worker, Westminster House

About the role

Westminster House provides specialist residential care for children with complex needs, including learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge. This part-time Residential Worker role sits within a team that focuses on each child's safety, development and well-being through structured routines, tailored care and consistent support.

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes communication, independence and emotional regulation. Working closely with colleagues and partner agencies, you'll ensure every child receives the right support at the right time, helping them build confidence and life skills.

This role includes:

• Providing day-to-day care for children with learning disabilities, following individual care plans and promoting their well-being
• Supporting children through educational, social and leisure activities that build confidence, independence and life skills
• Communicating effectively using verbal and non-verbal methods, including specialist communication tools where needed
• Working with multi-agency colleagues to support care planning, safeguarding and positive outcomes for children
• Maintaining accurate and timely written records and contributing to meetings, reviews and reports

This is a site-based, part-time role of 20 hours per week. It operates on a two-week rota of waking night shifts (21:15–07:15). In week one, you will work Thursday nights; in week two, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Weekends are therefore a regular part of the pattern.

Interviews will be held on 17 September 2026. Click Apply Now to submit your application via the Milton Keynes City Council jobs portal. No direct apply email is listed; all applications should be submitted through the online system.

About You

Westminster House supports children with complex communication and learning needs, so the ability to build trust and adapt your approach is central to this role. The team values calm, consistent practice and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People's Workforce, or be willing to begin working towards it within three months of appointment
• Have experience of working with children or young people, or within a care or learning disability setting
• Understand, or be willing to learn about, the communication needs of children with learning disabilities
• Be able to communicate clearly in spoken English to support children, families and colleagues, and build positive working relationships
• Bring a caring and resilient approach, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle, including insurance cover for business use — evidence of both will be required before appointment can be confirmed

Milton Keynes City Council is committed to having a workforce that reflects the community it serves. Whatever your background, you are welcome here if you share the values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, unless you are currently registered with the DBS Update Service. The council will also carry out right-to-work checks as part of pre-employment screening.

Milton Keynes City Council's Offer to You

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across eight service areas. Working for the city is always rewarding, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully. The council is proud of its diversity and offers great training and support, with new opportunities to explore as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after five years), plus public holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days each year
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support, alongside a full range of family-friendly policies
• An award-winning employee benefits programme including a health cash plan, cycle-to-work scheme, and discounts on retail, entertainment and travel
• A salary sacrifice electric or low-emission vehicle leasing scheme for eligible employees
• Blue Light Card eligibility for social care staff, providing additional discounts from national retailers and local businesses
• And more