Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home (EBD, 8–17 years)
Role overview and responsibilities:
Salary: £25,000 – £32,000 per annum (part time salary pro rata) dependent on experience. Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week) and part time roles available, permanent role.
There’s nothing more rewarding than helping a young person believe in themselves, celebrate their individuality, and achieve success that is meaningful to them.
As we open our brand new children’s home, we are excited to build a team that truly lives our values. We are proud to be creating a warm, supportive, and nurturing environment where young people can feel loved, feel safe, grow in confidence, and experience new opportunities. This is a fantastic chance to join from the very beginning and help shape a home that makes a real difference.
- Supporting young people to continue hobbies, develop friendships, explore new activities, and build essential life skills.
- Providing consistent day-to-day care and creating a safe, homely, therapeutic environment.
- Helping with daily routines such as preparing for school, maintaining healthy routines, and promoting balanced meals.
- Ensuring the home is a calm, welcoming space where young people can relax and feel secure.
- Encouraging young people to reach their potential and try new experiences.
- Supporting development through engaging activities, positive role modelling, and consistent emotional support.
- Building strong, trusting relationships while ensuring safeguarding needs are always met.
- Working closely with other professionals and contributing to care plans.
Benefits of working with us:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
- Employee assistance programme offering free, confidential support
- A strong focus on wellbeing; we take seriously our support to you so that you can support others
Required experience and skills:
- Ability to be a great role model to our looked after children.
- Ability to build trusting relationships.
- A genuine care and compassion to work with looked after children.
- Flexibility to be able to work shifts that include evenings and weekends and sleep ins.
- Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People Workforce
- Emotional resilience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with complex needs.
How to apply:
Please send your CV to info@freshstartchildrenshome.com and an application pack will be sent to you for completion. Closing date for applications is 2nd January 2026.
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