At Lumen Home, we provide a nurturing, therapeutic, and safe children’s home for up to three vulnerable children and young people. As an Ofsted-registered service, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care through trauma-informed practices and a child-centred approach. Our goal is to help every young person in our care feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Waking night / Part time only
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate Support Worker to support young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. You will work on shifts, collaborate with your team members, and ensure consistent therapeutic care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in residential childcare.
Why Join Lumen Home?
- Competitive hourly rate of £14 - £17 per hour (depending on role).
- Overtime opportunities – boost your earnings.
- Free onsite parking – easy and secure access to your workplace.
- Free training & career progression – ongoing CPD and support with qualifications.
- Pension scheme – secure your future with employer contributions.
- Supportive, therapeutic work environment – be part of a dedicated and child-focused team. We also offer free therapeutic sessions for our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in shifts and provide high-quality, consistent support.
- Build safe, trusting relationships with young people using a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach.
- Support with care planning, behaviour management, and key-working responsibilities.
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and incidents are reported accurately and promptly.
- Maintain detailed records, reports, and logs in line with Ofsted and company standards.
- Communicate effectively with external professionals, families, and management.
- Take part in regular training, supervisions, and team development activities.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or a willingness to work towards it).
- Experience working as a support worker in a residential childcare setting (desirable).
- A solid understanding of safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed care.
- Confidence in leading shifts and supporting team members.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights.
- Basic IT skills for using online reporting and care systems.
- A full UK driving licence (preferred).
Apply now and we will be in touch shortly!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- Working in a children’s residential care setting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Right to work without requiring spοnsοrship or vіsa transfer (required)
- Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
- Level 3 in residential childcare (or working towards) (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
