Residential Support Worker (Multi-Service)
MARVINS Residential Children's Home
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Location: Across multiple MARVINS Residential Services
Contract: Full-time | Permanent | Flexible Shift Patterns
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
At MARVINS Residential Children's Home, we are committed to creating safe, nurturing, and empowering environments where children, young people, and families can thrive.
We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and motivated Residential Support Workers to work flexibly across our services, including:
- Children's Residential Homes
- Semi-Independent Supported Accommodation
- Mother and Baby Unit
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and families.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care, guidance, and emotional support tailored to the individual needs of each child, young person, or family.
Working across multiple services means no two days are the same. You'll develop a broad range of skills while supporting young people at different stages of their journey towards independence, stability, and positive outcomes.
Your Responsibilities
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people, and mothers.
- Promote emotional wellbeing, independence, confidence, and resilience.
- Safeguard children and young people in accordance with legislation and organisational policies.
- Support with daily routines, education, appointments, life skills, and recreational activities.
- Complete accurate records, reports, and care documentation.
- Work collaboratively with families, social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
- Encourage positive behaviour through therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
- Participate in team meetings, training, and reflective practice.
- Work flexibly across MARVINS services to meet operational needs.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make a lasting impact.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults (preferred but not essential).
- A caring, empathetic, and resilient nature.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- A full UK driving licence is desirable.
Whether you're experienced or looking to build a rewarding career in residential childcare, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
At MARVINS, we know that caring for others starts with caring for our team.
Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance
- Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service.
- Additional wellbeing days each year to rest and recharge.
- Birthday leave – enjoy your birthday off.
- Long Service Holiday Rewards – earn additional annual leave for your loyalty.
- Flexible rota planning where possible to support work-life balance.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 wellbeing, counselling, legal and financial support.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions.
- Regular wellbeing initiatives and team appreciation events.
Reward & Recognition
- Sleep-in payments (where applicable).
- Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme.
- Employee Recognition Awards.
- Monthly and annual staff recognition incentives.
- Long Service Awards.
- Opportunities to celebrate achievements and career milestones.
Training & Career Development
- Fully funded mandatory training.
- Funded Level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications in Residential Childcare (where eligible).
- Ongoing professional development.
- Career progression opportunities across all MARVINS services.
- Supportive leadership and regular supervision.
Additional Benefits
- Company pension scheme.
- Enhanced overtime opportunities.
- Blue Light Card eligibility (where applicable).
- Free on-site parking (where available).
- Casual dress.
- Team-building events.
- A supportive and inclusive working culture where your voice matters.
Why Join MARVINS?
At MARVINS Residential Children's Home, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their potential.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in your wellbeing, celebrate your achievements, and support your career development because when our team thrives, the children and families we support thrive too.
If you're passionate about changing lives and want to be part of a dedicated, supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
MARVINS Residential Children's Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment procedures. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Pay: £14.40-£17.50 per hour
Experience:
- Working with families and Children: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
