Confidential Family Supported Accommodation – Hounslow
Salary: £13.50 per hour (plus sleep-in allowance)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Shifts:
- Early: 08:30 – 17:00
- Late/Sleep-in: 16:30 – 09:00 (includes sleep-in)
- Current priority: Late shifts and weekend availability
About the Role
We are a confidential family supported accommodation service in Hounslow providing a safe, nurturing environment for vulnerable families referred by local authorities. Our team supports parents in developing parenting skills, independence, and daily living abilities.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting families and their children, acting as a positive role model while ensuring a safe and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical and emotional support to parents and children
- Act as a positive role model for families
- Support with daily routines, parenting, and independent living skills
- Record accurate and factual observations and report safeguarding concerns
- Deliver structured key-work sessions and support plans
- Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and a safe living environment
- Work collaboratively with professionals such as social workers and health services
- Maintain the cleanliness and standards of the home
Sleep-In, Breaks and Pay
- Sleep-in shifts are calculated as 8 hours + £45 per sleep-in allowance
- Starting hourly rate: £13.50 per hour
- Each shift includes a 30 minute unpaid break to be planned with the shift manager
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year experience working with children, families, or in a residential setting
- Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
- Full 5-year employment history
- 2 professional references required
- Subject to Enhanced DBS check
- Must be able to reliably commute to Hounslow within 30 minutes (via car or public transport)
- Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
What We Offer
- 3-month probationary period
- Full training, induction, and shadowing
- Ongoing professional development & progression opportunities
- Comprehensive staff benefits package
- Opportunity to be part of a small, supportive team growing together through Ofsted registration
Female Applicant Requirement (Occupational Requirement)
This post is open to female applicants only in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1). This is due to the nature of the role, which involves working closely with vulnerable parents and children in a residential setting, where privacy, dignity, and therapeutic relationships are essential.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm, empathetic, and resilient
- Passionate about supporting children and families
- Able to manage challenging situations professionally
- A strong team player with good communication skills
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Join a service where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of families, while growing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hounslow TW5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- child/youth/social work/residential: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
