Residential Childcare Support Worker

Full Time / Permanent - Poole

Unqualified Rate: £14 per hour (plus sleep‑ins) Qualified Rate (Level 3/4): £15 per hour (plus sleep‑ins) Sleep‑In Payment: £65 per night Hours: 24‑hour shifts

We are a local residential care provider offering high‑quality, individualised support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, Autism, and social/emotional mental health needs. Many of the young people we support have experienced early trauma, and our aim is to provide a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment.

This role provides dedicated 1‑1 support, helping young people build trust, develop life skills, and move towards greater independence. All staff receive training in developmental trauma and therapeutic approaches.

Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the young person, this position is open to female applicants only (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9).

• Experience supporting young people with Autism and challenging behaviour

• Experience administering and supervising medication

• Ability to work 7 x 24‑hour shifts (including sleep‑ins) over a 3‑week rotation

• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare

• Ability to build positive, trusting 1‑1 relationships

• Encouraging young people's interests, routines, and personal development

• Willingness to follow guidance and work as part of a therapeutic team

• Hold or be willing to work towards Level 3 Residential Childcare

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car with commercial/business insurance

• Excellent communication and reflective practice skills

• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by the organisation)

• Experience in EBD, residential care, SEN, or youth work is advantageous

• £65 per night sleep‑in allowance

• Up to 6 weeks' annual leave

• All meals provided while on shift

• Company pension

• Employee discount schemes

• Wellbeing support

• Comprehensive induction & ongoing CPD

• Clear progression routes

• Monthly clinical & professional supervision

To apply or request more information, please contact Harry Haward Tel: (phone number removed)