Bank Residential Support Worker – Children's Home
Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Job Type: Bank / Zero-hours
Shifts: Days and nights, including weekends and bank holidays
Starting salary: £13.21 per hour
Employer: Mahogany Strides
Make a Difference in a Young Person's Life
Mahogany Strides is a small, therapeutic children's home in Kidderminster providing a safe, nurturing and family-style environment for young people with emotional, behavioural and psychological needs.
We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Bank Residential Support Workers to join our team and provide flexible cover across day and night shifts.
This is more than just a job. You will have the opportunity to build positive relationships with young people, help them overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements and support them to develop the confidence and skills they need for adulthood.
About the Role
As a Bank Residential Support Worker, you will support young people with their day-to-day needs and help create a safe, warm and positive home environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building trusting and positive relationships with young people.
- Supporting young people with daily routines, education, health and independence skills.
- Encouraging participation in activities, hobbies and community experiences.
- Providing emotional support and helping young people manage difficult feelings and behaviours.
- Supporting young people to attend appointments, education and activities.
- Completing clear and accurate daily records.
- Following individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
- Maintaining professional boundaries while being a positive and consistent role model.
- Supporting with household tasks to maintain a comfortable and homely environment.
- Working flexibly across day and night shifts when required.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for people who are:
- Caring, patient and genuinely interested in improving the lives of young people.
- Calm and able to remain professional during challenging situations.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Good communicators who can build positive relationships.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Reflective and willing to learn and develop.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Experience in residential childcare, education, youth work, mental health, care or a similar setting is desirable, but we also welcome applications from people with transferable skills and the right values.
What We Offer
At Mahogany Strides, we believe that well-supported staff provide the best care to children. We offer:
- A supportive and welcoming team environment.
- Flexible bank shifts across days and nights.
- Full induction and ongoing training.
- Regular support and reflective practice.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in residential childcare.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Be willing to work flexibly, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Be able to complete an enhanced DBS check and all required safer recruitment checks.
- Be committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
A full UK driving licence is desirable
Why Join Mahogany Strides?
We are a small home where relationships matter. We believe children thrive when they feel safe, valued, listened to and understood. Our approach is relationship-based and trauma-informed, and we recognise that behaviour is often a form of communication.
We are looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that provides consistent, compassionate and high-quality care.
If you are caring, reliable and passionate about making a positive difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Mahogany Strides is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and verification of employment history.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £13.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
