Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker (Ages 8–17) – Full-Time & Part-Time
Location: South Wimbledon (Warm, Homely Environment)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Shift Pattern: Must be available for 12-hour shifts – either Days (8am–8pm) or Waking Nights (8pm–8am)
Could you help change a young person’s life for the better?
Pinewood Residential Care brand-new home, nurturing children’s home in South Wimbledon for young people aged 8–16. We’re looking for kind, committed, and experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our close-knit team. Together, we’ll build a safe, supportive, and empowering home where young people in social care can truly thrive.
This isn’t just a job – it’s a vocation. You’ll play a key role in helping young people grow in confidence, gain independence, and move toward a brighter future.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of daily life at Quail House. Your role is to deliver compassionate care, emotional support, and practical guidance – helping each young person flourish. You’ll keep them safe, support their development, and help maintain a warm, homely, well-run environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing day-to-day care, supervision, and nurturing support
- Building positive, trusting relationships – always respecting each young person’s feelings and choices
- Helping young people develop life skills, engage with education or training, and reach personal goals through a person-centred approach
- Upholding the highest safeguarding standards, following the Children’s Act 1989, National Minimum Standards, and all relevant policies
- Keeping accurate records, writing clear reports, and working to individual care plans
- Helping with practical tasks like preparing meals, light cleaning, and general upkeep to create a stable home
- Working well within a supportive team – attending meetings, contributing to team development, and taking part in regular supervision
- Driving company vehicles when required (full UK driving licence essential)
What we’re looking for – essential requirements:
- Proven experience working directly with children or young people in a care or support setting
- A strong understanding of the challenges vulnerable young people face
- Genuine passion for making a positive difference, with a person-centred, empowering approach
- Resilience, initiative, and the ability to handle challenging situations sensitively
- Solid knowledge of safeguarding principles and a commitment to following them
- Ability to commit to a rolling rota of 12-hour day or night shifts
- Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare within 3 months of starting (full support given)
- Good IT skills (MS Office) and clear written communication for record-keeping
- An Enhanced DBS check is required – we’ll process this for you
Why join our team at Quail House?
- Help shape a brand-new service from the beginning and influence its positive culture
- Work in a lovely home environment in South Wimbledon, where meaningful relationships can grow
- Access comprehensive training and ongoing professional development support
- Become part of a dedicated, supportive team that’s passionate about high-quality childcare
Ready to apply?
If you have the experience, skills, and drive to help young people build brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you.
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
