Job Overview
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Bank Children's Residential Support Workers to join our team. This role involves providing high-quality care and support to children within residential settings, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. The position offers flexible hours to suit your availability and is ideal for individuals passionate about making a positive difference in young lives. The successful candidate will work within a supportive environment, contributing to personalised care plans and fostering a nurturing atmosphere for children in need.
Full job description
Bank Support Worker
£14.25 per hour
We’re looking for compassionate and resilient individuals to join our therapeutic children’s home. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a supportive team that genuinely changes lives.
At Achieve Your Aspirations, we provide high-quality therapeutic residential care for children and young people with emotional, social and behavioural needs. Every day and night, our team helps create the stability, consistency and care for children and young people.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Bank Support Worker, you’ll help ensure our young people are safe, settled and supported throughout the day or night.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting children to navigate their daily routine
- Managing incidents calmly and professionally
- Maintaining accurate records and reports
- Ensuring the home remains secure and well-presented
- Support children with daily activities, promoting their independence and confidence
- Foster positive relationships through effective communication and empathetic engagement
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times, adhering to safeguarding policies
- Facilitate recreational activities and educational opportunities suitable for the children's age and interests
- Support children with their emotional and behavioural needs using appropriate strategies
- Maintain accurate records of daily activities, incidents, and progress in accordance with organisational procedures
- Drive company vehicles when required to transport children or attend appointments
- Handing over effectively to the day team
- Shifts are 10am - 10pm or 10am overnight to 10am
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from people with experience in:
- Children’s or adult’s residential care
- Youth work
- Mental health support
- Care and support services
You’ll also have:
- Emotional resilience
- A calm and consistent approach
- Strong communication skills
- Confidence managing challenging behaviour
- Professional boundaries and integrity
Why Join Achieve Your Aspirations?
- Competitive hourly rate
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Referral bonus programme
- On-site parking
About Our Home
This isn’t your typical residential home.
We behave as a family in a family style home.
We’re building a team of dedicated professionals who want to make a genuine difference every day.
Safeguarding
Achieve Your Aspirations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.
Apply today and start a career where every shift has purpose.
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Requirements
- Experience working with children or in childcare settings is highly desirable
- Valid driving licence with clean driving record
- Strong communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with children, families, and colleagues
- Ability to follow care plans accurately whilst adapting to individual needs
- Good IT skills for record keeping and reporting purposes
- Compassionate attitude with a genuine interest in supporting children's development
- Flexibility to work varied shifts as required; reliability and punctuality are essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection policies is advantageous
This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of vulnerable children while developing your skills within a supportive team environment.
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
