Support Worker

Residential Support Worker

Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £27,600 – £28,650 per annum

About Us

We are committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. We believe in investing in our staff through structured career progression, high-quality training, and ongoing professional development.

We recognise the importance of consistency in the lives of children and young people, which is why we actively support our Residential Support Workers to develop into future Team Leaders, Deputy Managers, and Registered Managers.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people within a residential care setting. You will help create a stable, caring, and structured environment that promotes emotional wellbeing, independence, resilience, and positive life outcomes.

This is a full-time position working within a rota that covers the home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including sleep-ins where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive and meaningful relationships with children and young people.
• Encourage participation in education, hobbies, social activities, and community engagement.
• Act as a positive role model, offering guidance, encouragement, and consistent boundaries.
• Support young people to make informed choices and participate in decisions affecting their lives.
• Safeguard children and young people by following all safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Observe and report any concerns relating to wellbeing, behaviour, or safety.
• Maintain accurate daily records, reports, and documentation.
• Attend meetings with families, professionals, and external agencies when required.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the home, including cooking, cleaning, and general household duties.
• Manage challenging behaviour positively and effectively, using restorative and therapeutic approaches.
• Work in line with:The Children Act 1989, Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures, Ofsted requirements, Company policies and procedures

Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work shifts across a 24/7 rota.
• Ability to complete sleep-in shifts.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working within residential childcare.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Understanding of Ofsted regulations and residential childcare standards.
• Knowledge of the Children Act and relevant legislation.

Salary & Pay Structure

Residential Support Workers without Level 3 Qualification

• £13.25 per hour during probation
• £13.50 per hour upon successful completion of probation

Residential Support Workers with Level 3 Qualification

• £13.75 per hour throughout employment

Additional progression opportunities and salary increases may be available through promotion into senior roles.

Benefits

• Structured career progression opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Regular reflective supervision and management support
• Mandatory training provided
• Opportunity to complete Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications
• 28 days annual leave entitlement

Safer Recruitment

Children’s Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment procedures.

We are proud to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.