Job Description:
This role may particularly suit individuals seeking supplementary work alongside existing employment, those returning to the sector, or experienced residential childcare professionals looking for greater flexibility.
The role does not support Visa Sponsorship to overseas applicants.
As a Bank Residential Support Worker, you will:
- Provide consistent, nurturing, and therapeutic care within a warm and supportive home environment
- Build positive relationships that support emotional understanding, resilience, and growth
- Support young people with education, daily routines, hobbies, and community activities
- Work collaboratively as part of a reflective and supportive team
- Contribute to recording, safeguarding, and care planning in line with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Provide flexible cover for planned leave, training, sickness, and additional staffing requirements
To maintain familiarity, consistency, and positive relationships with the children, successful applicants will be expected to work a minimum of two shifts per month.
The Ideal Candidate
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who can demonstrate:
- A sound understanding of the Children Act 1989 and Children's Homes Regulations & Quality Standards (2015)
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (achieved or willingness to work towards)
- At least 12 months' experience working with children in residential care or supporting vulnerable young people
- A genuine interest in promoting emotional wellbeing and therapeutic practice
- The ability to act as a safe, inspiring, and consistent role model
- Emotional resilience, adaptability, and a calm, reflective approach under pressure
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and sleeping nights
- A positive, solution-focused approach with a "can-do" mindset
What We Offer
- Flexible bank working around your existing commitments
- A supportive, values-led working environment
- Regular supervision, training, and reflective practice opportunities
- Unlike many providers who pay a flat sleep-in rate, we pay your normal hourly rate for sleeping night shifts, ensuring you are paid fairly for every hour you are at work
- A therapeutic home that has been graded Good (in all areas) by Ofsted,for 7 consecutive inspections.
- The chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people
If you are passionate about therapeutic care, value relationships over routines, and want to work somewhere that genuinely invests in both children and staff, we would love to hear from you.
If this sounds like a role you'd be interested in, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply via Indeed and include a copy of your CV with your application.
Application Questions
- Are you at least 25 years of age?
- Do you live within a 40-minute commute of NG9?
- Do you have at least 12 months' experience working with vulnerable children or young people?
- Do you hold a full UK driving licence?
Work Location: In person
Application question(s):
- At least 25 years of age
- Educated at GCSE level 1 to 4
- At least 1 year's experience working with vulnerable children in either a residential or education setting.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Application question(s):
- One year's experience working with children in a residential or educational setting
- At least 25 years of age
- Live within a 40 minute commute of NG9
Work Location: In person
