Full-Time & Part-Time | South Wimbledon
£13–£14 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
12-hour shifts: 8am–8pm or 8pm–8am (waking nights)
Make a real difference to a young person’s life
Pinewood Residential Care is looking for caring, reliable and experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our team at Quail House in South Wimbledon.
Quail House is an established children’s home supporting young people aged 8–16. We are looking to welcome new team members who are committed to giving young people the support, stability and encouragement they need.
If you enjoy working with children and young people and want a role where you can genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of the young people’s everyday lives. You’ll provide care, support and guidance while helping them develop confidence, independence and important life skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing day-to-day care and support
- Building positive, respectful relationships with young people
- Supporting routines, education, activities and appointments
- Encouraging independence and development
- Supporting young people through difficult or challenging situations
- Following safeguarding procedures and keeping young people safe
- Working in line with individual care plans
- Completing daily records and reports
- Preparing meals and helping keep the home clean, comfortable and welcoming
- Working closely with colleagues and other professionals
- Attending team meetings, supervision and training
Every day can be different, so you’ll need to be patient, reliable and able to stay calm and professional when situations become challenging.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience working with children or young people in a care, support, education or similar setting
- An understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people
- Good communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
- A caring, patient and respectful approach
- Good safeguarding knowledge
- The ability to manage challenging situations appropriately
- Good written and IT skills for completing records and reports
- Availability to work 12-hour shifts on a rolling rota
- A willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare within 3 to 6 months of starting
An Enhanced DBS check is required, and we will support you through the process.
Why join Pinewood Residential Care?
- £13–£14 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Join an established and supportive children’s home
- Full training and ongoing development
- Support towards your NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
- Regular supervision and support from the team
- Opportunity to develop your career in residential childcare
- A warm, homely environment
- The chance to build positive relationships and make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
Could this be the right role for you?
If you’re caring, reliable and have experience working with children or young people, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of the Pinewood Residential Care team and help young people feel safe, supported and confident about their future.
Location: South Wimbledon
Pay: £13–£14 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Shifts: 8am–8pm / 8pm–8am (waking nights)
Hours: Full-time & part-time available
DBS: Enhanced DBS required
If you have the experience, commitment and passion to support young people, apply today.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to Quail House.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you available to start immediately if successful?
- Are you available to work weekends if requested?
Experience:
- children support worker in a childrens home: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Enhanced clean DBS and on Update Service (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
