Are you ready to make a real difference in a young person’s life?
Join a values-led team providing compassionate, high-quality care in our Ofsted-registered homes.
Job Title: Residential Support Worker (Nights)
Location: Bedfield, Suffolk
Salary: £20,800 per annum (£16p/h, £31,200 FTE), rising to £21,450 per annum (£16.50p/h, £32,175 FTE) with a Level 3 NVQ Qualification in Children’s Residential Care.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time (25 hours), all shifts are 12.5 hours
About You:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide dedicated support to a young person in one of our Ofsted registered homes. You will need to be resilient, patient, and committed to providing high quality care in often demanding and challenging situations. Every decision you make will be at the best interests of the young person in your care, all whilst ensuring safeguarding is at the centre of everything you do.
In your role, you will promote boundaries and acceptable behaviour, supporting visits to activities within the community, and supporting them to live as fulfilling lives as possible. You will play a key role within the residential team to ensure we provide the best care possible to some of the most vulnerable.
Requirements:
To apply for our Residential Support Worker role, you will need:
· At least a Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent qualification) in Children’s Residential Care, or the willingness to achieve this
· At least 8 months experience as a support worker, health care assistant, or similar, working with significant challenging behaviour. This will be in either secure or residential settings
· Be certified and have experience in intervention training (such as PMVA)
· A strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
· Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with a good working knowledge of using IT equipment
About JMR Healthcare
JMR Healthcare is a leading care provider in the East of England, supporting children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Founded by a frontline support worker, our roots are in compassionate, person-centred care — and that remains at the heart of everything we do.
We offer residential care, family support, crisis response, and accredited training, with a reputation for excellence and rapid mobilisation of care packages. As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of a team that lives by our values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Courage — making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.
About our Residential Team
JMR Healthcare’s Residential Team provides high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people with complex needs. Led by our Regional Residential Manager, the team includes Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Senior Support Workers, and Support Workers — all working together to create safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive.
Our Residential Homes are Ofsted-registered and operate with a strong focus on safeguarding, therapeutic support, and positive behavioural outcomes. Every team member plays a vital role in delivering care that reflects our core values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Courage — whether supporting daily routines, managing crises, or contributing to strategic development.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about supporting meaningful work and thrive in a values-led environment built on Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Courage, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your application through Indeed. If you would like a confidential conversation about this role, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on [email protected].
Essential Information for Candidates:
JMR Healthcare LTD and JMR Recruitment LTD are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, and we expect all our staff to share in this responsibility.
The JMR Safer Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, where all offers of employment, and engagement, are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check with Adult & Child barred list checks and other pre-employment checks to confirm suitability to work with children and young people.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Please note, we do not offer sponsorship.
* Closing date for applications: We will review candidates as and when applications are received and reserve the right to close this job advert early. It is therefore advised that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Pay: £16.00-£16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bedfield, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Challenging Behaviour: 1 year (required)
- Restraint: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 in Children's Residential Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
