Support Workers – Residential Care or Semi-Independent Services
Are you passionate about supporting young people in achieving their potential? We are hiring Support Workers for two different opportunities:
- Residential Care: Working in a children’s home, providing support for looked-after children.
- Semi-Independent Services: Supporting young people in developing life skills and transitioning to adulthood.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored, person-centered support, whether within a residential home or a semi-independent setting.
- In residential care: contribute to daily routines, safeguarding, education, and emotional support for children.
- In semi-independent services: support young people (16+) in building life skills such as budgeting, cooking, job readiness, and managing their independence.
- Safeguard the well-being of all young people, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Help manage behavior positively, maintaining professional boundaries.
- In both roles: maintain accurate records, contribute to care plans, and collaborate with social workers and other professionals.
What We’re Looking For:
- Prior experience supporting children or young people in care, or supporting young people toward independence.
- Qualifications: A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work toward one) is desirable.
- Strong communication, empathy, and resilience.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection (Children’s Act 1989 knowledge is a plus for residential roles).
- Flexibility: Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, depending on the setting.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Full training and ongoing professional development.
- A supportive team environment, whether in residential or semi-independent services.
If you are motivated to make a positive impact—whether in a residential home or guiding young adults toward independence—we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Taunton, Somerset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Support Worker: 1 year (required)
Location:
- Taunton, Somerset (preferred)
Work Location: In person
