Children’s Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Salary: £37,275.89 per annum (inclusive of sleeps), increasing to £37,803.79 per annum after a successful six-month probation period.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support, guidance and care to young people within the residential setting and community.
• Participate and engage in activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean home environment, including completion of all domestic duties and providing home‑cooked meals.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans, conduct risk assessments, and tailor key works to each young person’s needs.
• Lone work with the young person and professional bodies may be required.
• Foster positive relationships with team members and young people through effective communication.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of young people at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, reporting directly to your line manager any information or concern timely.
• Collaborate with team members and external professionals to support young people’s progress.
• Maintain accurate records on ClearCare of care activities, incidents and care plans.
• Promote a supportive and enjoyable environment.
• Adhere strictly to Ofsted standards, Children’s Act, and Children’s Care Standards.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Diploma in Children, Young People Workforce qualification.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care considered favorable.
• Full UK driving licence required to drive young people to appointments, education, contacts and social events (company vehicles available).

Benefits

• Auto‑enrolment NEST pension scheme (criteria dependent); opt‑out available.
• Life insurance – one‑year salary paid to a nominated person.
• Medicash cashback plan for high‑street discounts and cash back on dental and optical costs.
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card for high‑street and online discounts.
• Comprehensive induction and full training provided, and access to nationally recognised vocational qualifications.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Team building events.
• Online and face‑to‑face comprehensive training.
• £160 incentive for completing online training before start date.
• £50 Christmas voucher.
• Free DBS application and yearly checks.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Additional rates paid on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Overtime rate paid after completion of full‑time contractual hours.

Working Pattern

The role is based on a 3‑week rolling rota, calculated at 56.4 hours per week (sleeps included), equating to 1 day on, 2 days off (08:00 am – 11:00 pm + sleep). Sleep shifts are included in the annual salary and are guaranteed when on annual leave.

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