Residential Support Worker

We’re looking for a caring and committed Residential Support Worker to join our Residential Short Breaks Service at Furze House, supporting children with complex needs in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment.

Shift Pattern

• Week 1: Wednesday morning, Thursday afternoon and Friday morning
• Week 2: Tuesday morning, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning
• Morning shifts: 7am – 2pm
• Afternoon shifts: 2:30pm – 9:30pm

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, nurturing, and consistent care to children and young people with special needs.
• Supporting children with personal care, daily routines, and activities, in line with individual care plans.
• Promoting independence, choice, and inclusion for every child.
• Working closely with families and carers to ensure continuity of care.
• Contributing to a positive, stable, and welcoming environment at Furze House.
• Recording and sharing information accurately to support each child’s wellbeing.
• Working as part of a rota, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins, to meet service needs.
• Following Milton Keynes City Council policies and procedures at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working with children or young people, particularly those with additional or complex needs, or a strong willingness to learn.
• A calm and compassionate approach, even in challenging situations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• An understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping children safe.
• The ability to work as part of a team and use one’s own initiative when needed.
• Flexibility to work shifts as part of a residential service.

Driving Requirements

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. Evidence of the licence and valid vehicle insurance covering business use will be required prior to appointment.

Benefits

• Vacation: 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, rising to 32 days after five years, with a holiday purchase scheme allowing up to five additional days.
• Pension: Eligibility for the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Family‑friendly policies: enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support, and a childcare subsidy.
• Employee benefits: health cash plan, low‑cost bike purchase scheme, high‑street discounts, and savings on entertainment and travel.
• Salary‑sacrifice car scheme: low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card: additional retail and local business discounts for social care staff.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the community we serve.

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