Children’s Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker

£34,274 – £40,640 depending on attendance and up to 4 sleep‑in shifts a month.

Responsibilities

• Ensure young people are prepared for school each day, including getting them up and ready.
• Assist with homework and classroom or activity participation.
• Complete necessary paperwork and plan daily activities.
• Plan and lead recreational activities such as video games, football, film nights or go‑karts on evenings and weekends.
• Provide ongoing support, caring attitudes and empathy to young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Participate in team meetings, case planning and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Positive, proactive attitude and a true team player.
• Honesty, empathy and resilience in challenging situations.
• Valid UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent is preferred; if not held, the employer will finance study.

Training & Development

• Four–week full induction through the Care Academy.
• Opportunity for promotion within the group, with many leaders rising from within.
• Participation in the ‘Aspire’ future managers programme.

Benefits

• Base salary of £29,034 – £35,400 per annum.
• Up to 4 paid sleep‑in shifts per month at £80 each (≈£3,840 a year).
• £1,400 attendance allowance.
• Seven weeks of holiday, with flexible option to adjust holiday, pension and life insurance.
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programme.
• Medical cover for optician, dentist and other health needs.
• Meals provided during working hours.
• Excellent facilities across all homes.
• £1,000 reward through the ‘Recommend a Friend’ scheme when a referred colleague is placed.

Equality & Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people under our care.

The role requires a DBS check and an online search, costs of which will be covered by the employer.

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