Stories
Hear from people working in children's homes about what the job is actually like, how they got into the sector, and where their career has taken them. From career changers and care leavers to registered managers who started on the floor, these are real experiences in their own words. Read their stories to find out what a typical day looks like, what the challenges are, and why they stayed.
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Sutton's children's homes are part of the community
“I've got a stake in our service doing really well. I live here. My son goes to school here.”
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Life as a 'corporate grandparent' in a children's home
“If we're patient enough, if we give it enough time, we'll start to see quite small changes. Some of those little changes tell you you're on the right path.”
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What Regional Care Cooperative funding means for children's homes
“The two areas we recruit across are now covered by Regional Care Cooperatives. What does this mean for our children's homes?”
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Buckinghamshire staff chat about their careers
“We let the children know they’re not alone - we show up for them, every single day.”
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Hounslow opens its first children's home in over a decade
“Keeping children in-borough means they stay connected to the people and places that matter most.”
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Welcome to Jobs in Children's Homes
“We built this site because finding your way into residential childcare, or finding your next step within it, has been harder than it should be.”
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