An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker to join a well:established company providing specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will support children and young people in a residential setting, promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive daily living.
This full:time permanent role offers a salary of up to GBP 26,000 plus GBP 60 per sleep in and benefits. No sponsorship provided.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Providing direct day:to:day care and emotional support to children and young people
- Supporting engagement in education, activities, and community involvement
- Assisting with daily routines including personal care, cooking, and household tasks
- Acting as a key worker and contributing to care planning and reviews
- Supporting positive behaviour management strategies
- Completing required documentation, reports, and handovers
- Undertaking health and safety checks within the home
- Working in line with safeguarding procedures, care standards, and regulatory frameworks
- Liaising with external professionals and agencies where required
- Supporting children to build independence and life skills
What We Are Looking For
- Previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Childrens Support Worker, Care worker, Care Assistant or in a similar role
- Experience working with children or young people in a care, residential, or support environment
- Must have Level 3 (or working towards Level 4) in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent
- Ability to work shift patterns, including overnight stays within the home
- Commitment to supporting vulnerable young people in a nurturing and consistent manner
- Right to work in the UK
- Full UK manual driving licence
Shift
- Working on 2 days on / 4 days off pattern
- On average, 4:6 sleep:in shifts per month
Whats on offer
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced earnings potential
- GBP 500 salary increase upon completion of probation
- Overtime paid at 1.5
- GBP 500 salary increase per year
- Allowance for sleep:in duties and overtime
- Structured progression and development opportunities
- Recognition and reward initiatives
- Generous leave entitlement with incremental increases over time
- Voucher scheme for bank holiday and festive period working
- Birthday rewards scheme
- Employee referral incentives
- Access to free meals during shifts
- Supportive and relaxed working environment
- Uniform flexibility (casual dress approach)
- Funded DBS and update service
- Pension scheme
- Wellbeing:focused benefits
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people within a supportive and structured residential setting.
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