Residential Support Worker- Young People

Children’s Residential Support Worker

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a client providing both children’s supported accommodation services within Bournemouth.

About the Role

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will act as a positive role model and parental figure, supporting young people with their daily routines, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

You will be working within small, supportive teams to help create a safe, nurturing and structured environment.

Shifts & Hours-

• Long day: 9:00am – 11:00pm + sleep-in
• Morning: 7:00am – 9:30am (next day)
• 3-week rolling rota:
  • Week 1: 2 shifts
  • Week 2: 2 shifts
  • Week 3: 3 shifts
• Total: 115.5 hours every 3 weeks

Benefits-

• Opportunity to transition from temp to permanent
• Funded qualifications:
  • Level 4 Residential Childcare (or Level 3 depending on eligibility)
• Specialist training including:
  • PRICE restraint training
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Therapeutic Parenting
• Meals provided on shift
• Small, supportive team environments

Requirements-

• Aged 21 or over
• Full manual UK driving licence
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in residential childcare
• Comfortable completing sleep-in shifts

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting young people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.