Careers
Do work that matters.
A career with 3S Adolescent Care is about more than a job. It is about being part of a team that can make a genuine difference to a young person's life.
Every day is different
Every day brings opportunities to build trust, encourage positive choices, celebrate progress and help a young person discover what they are capable of. It can be challenging. It can be unpredictable. And it can also be incredibly rewarding.
Grow with us
We believe great care starts with great people.
Whether you are beginning your career in residential childcare or bringing years of experience, we invest in our people through training, development, supervision and opportunities to progress. You will work alongside colleagues who share your commitment to creating safe, supportive environments where young people can thrive.
It's the little things that make a big impact
Quite often it’s the little things we do that make a big difference, that’s why we encourage everyone to positively contribute to their work. Our staff development programme is embedded into a recruitment policy that supports people who join us to have a career appetite for delivering exceptional, personalised care for children and young people.
Your development matters because the quality of our care depends on it.
Why join 3S Adolescent Care?
An employer built on values.
At 3S adolescent Care, every role contributes to meaningful, measurable change. Your work will directly support some of the countrys' most vulnerable young people, helping them keep safe, rebuild their confidence and achieve great things while making a lasting difference.
A values-led organisation — every decision made through an ethical lens
Direct impact on
young people's outcomes
from day one
A growing organisation with real career development opportunities
Competitive salaries benchmarked aginst sector rates
Values That Shape Every Interaction
Our values are the foundation of everything we do.
They are more than words on a website. They guide how we care, how we communicate and how we make decisions every day.
Safety, Stability, and Social Inclusion are the guiding principles that define how we work, how we support children and young people, and how we help build stronger futures for the communities we serve.
Current vacancies
Thank you for your interest in joining 3S Adolescent Care.
Our team has built a fantastic reputation for being a leading social care organisation supporting children and young people. Our Senior Management Team are here to support you when you start your working life with us. If you share our values and determination to make difference, we'd love to hear form you.
The types of roles we offer are shown below.
REGISTERED MANAGER
Full Time
Cheshire
Lead a home where young people can feel safe, valued and able to thrive. As Registered Manager, you’ll provide strong, compassionate leadership, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance while creating a positive culture for both young people and your team. You’ll build trusted relationships with families, professionals and commissioners, while supporting your team to deliver consistent, therapeutic and individualised care. We’re looking for an experienced leader who combines sound judgement with warmth, resilience and ambition, and who genuinely believes that great leadership can change lives.
This is more than managing a home. It’s about creating the environment where futures can change.
SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKERS
Full Time / Part Time
Cheshire / Lancashire
As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you’ll play an important role in creating a home where young people feel safe, respected and supported. You’ll lead by example, support colleagues and help young people develop confidence, emotional resilience and practical life skills.
Every day will bring something different, from encouraging positive choices to celebrating important milestones. We’re looking for someone who is calm, compassionate, resilient and confident in supporting others.
Your experience, energy and encouragement could help a young person take their next positive step.
DEPUTY HOME MANAGER
Full Time
Cheshire or Lancashire
Be a key part of a team helping young people build confidence, resilience and independence. As Deputy Home Manager, you’ll support the Registered Manager in creating a safe, structured and nurturing home, while providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to the team.
You’ll help maintain high standards of care, support staff development and build positive relationships with young people and professionals. We’re looking for someone who is organised, emotionally intelligent, dependable and ready to lead by example.
A rewarding opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference every day.
RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKERS
Full Time / Part Time
Cheshire / Lancashire
This is an opportunity to do work that genuinely matters. As a Residential Care Worker, you’ll build trusted relationships with young people and support them through everyday experiences, challenges and achievements. From encouraging education and life skills to sharing activities, listening and celebrating progress, you’ll help create a safe and positive home environment. No two days are the same, but every day offers an opportunity to make a difference.
We’re looking for caring, resilient and curious people who want to learn and grow.
You could be the person who helps a young person believe in themselves again.
Working here is incredibly rewarding. You’re part of a supportive team that genuinely cares, and you know that the work you do each day is helping young people build confidence, independence and a more positive future.”
3S Adolescent Care Employee
Contact 3S Adolescent Care
Address
Hobart House 3 Oakwater Avenue, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, SK8 3SR
Contact details
Contact hours
Mon - Fri
9.30am – 5:00pm
(HQ Office)