Residential Support Worker.
We are seeking dedicated, resilient, and experienced Residential Support Workers to join our growing team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a highly supportive environment where the needs of the young person remain at the centre of everything we do. Our team benefits from strong leadership, comprehensive support, and staffing structures that enable practitioners to provide high-quality, therapeutic care.
What we're looking for:
- Experience working with children and young people in residential care or similar settings.
- A sound understanding of safeguarding, behaviour support, and person-centred care.
- Strong communication, observation, and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to remain calm, professional, and proactive in complex situations.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
- A commitment to working as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
What we offer:
- A supportive management team and positive working culture.
- Robust staffing arrangements that promote safe and effective practice.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
- A workplace where your skills, experience, and wellbeing are valued.
Essential
- Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with complex needs, trauma, learning disabilities, or behavioural challenges.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
- Experience in residential childcare, education, mental health, or support work.
- Training in safeguarding, behaviour management, de-escalation, autism, learning disabilities, or trauma-informed practice.
If you have the experience, dedication, and values to provide exceptional care and support, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From £25,420.00 per year
Work Location: In person
