Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? At Nationwide Care Homes, we’re looking for caring, committed individuals to join our team as Residential Support Workers — people who believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing home.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting young people with everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, and personal care
- Building strong, positive relationships based on trust and respect
- Helping children develop life skills and confidence
- Supporting care plans and behaviour strategies
- Promoting emotional wellbeing and safeguarding at all times
- Taking part in fun activities, outings, and celebrations
- Being a consistent, caring presence — even on the tough days
What We’re Looking For
- A kind, patient, and empathetic personality
- A genuine passion for working with children and young people
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare — or a commitment to achieve it
- A full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
- The right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Child-Centred Care
- Collaborate with colleagues and professionals to assess the needs of children and young people
- Contribute to the development and implementation of individualised care and placement plans
- Deliver primary care tasks including meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, and laundry while supporting young people in developing age-appropriate independent living skills
- Identify, report, and respond to child protection concerns in accordance with organisational policies
- Implement behaviour management strategies consistent with individual plans, contributing to their ongoing review
- Model appropriate behaviour to support young people's personal development
- Facilitate group living skills, promoting respect for individuals and conflict resolution techniques
- Organise and participate in recreational and leisure activities that address young people's needs and preferences while adhering to organisational guidelines
Professional Practice
- Actively contribute to effective team functioning
- Address concerns regarding practices that contradict policy or best practice standards
- Maintain accurate information management in compliance with data protection requirements
- Manage financial records for petty cash expenditures and support young people with financial management skills
- Administer and document medication according to established protocols
- Pursue professional development opportunities and demonstrate commitment to skill acquisition
- Engage constructively in supervision sessions
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience and Qualifications
· Experience of working with children with complex support needs preferred but not essential.
- Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Childcare (or willingness to obtain)
Essential Attributes
- Demonstrates a fun, accepting, curious, and empathetic personality with integrity and creative thinking abilities
- Shows genuine empathy and understanding toward children who have experienced adversity
- Exhibits kindness, patience, and non-judgemental attitudes in all interactions
- Effectively manages the emotional demands of caring for children and young people with complex needs
- Maintains composure in stressful situations
- Understands safeguarding procedures and can identify signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- Possesses knowledge of child development, particularly in the context of trauma
- Communicates clearly and effectively with children and young people, colleagues, families, and professionals
- Adapts to changing situations and demonstrates flexibility regarding shift patterns
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS and safer recruitment vetting
- Full, valid UK driving license with access to personal transport and willingness to drive the home vehicle when required (preferred)
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Ability to work within a 24/7 rota system, including weekend shifts and nights
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position therefore candidates must already have the right to work in the UK
The recruitment and selection process are therefore rigorous and incorporates a number of pre-employment checks to ensure safer recruitment and selection processes are adhered to.”
If you’re passionate about making a real difference and have the skills and experience in providing exceptional care, we would love to hear from you!
· In addition, you will receive training provided by the company
· Holiday allowance
· Structured rota system
· Carer progression
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
