Residential Support Worker
Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference?
At Shaftesbury we are happy to introduce our new Children’s Service, Bradbury House. We are recruiting for a dedicated Residential Support Worker to help shape a supportive, inclusive environment where children can truly thrive.
Please note this role does not qualify for sponsorship, as the hours available do not meet the guidelines set by the Home Office.
About Us
At Shaftesbury, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, flourishing life. Guided by our core valuesOpen, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageouswe provide outstanding support across child and adult social care, and education.
Bradbury House is a purpose built children’s home which provides overnight short breaks for children with disabilities.
The home provides a safe, nurturing, caring and fun home away from home for children and young people aged 0-17 years old.
Our caring staff team provide high quality support to children who have a range of disabilities including; learning, physical, and sensory disabilities, autism, developmental conditions, and health conditions. The children we care for need support with; personal care, mobility, medication, communication, getting out and about and managing behaviour.
Bradbury House provides invaluable support to children, young people and their families. We are a warm, fun and friendly home and we aim to make a real, positive difference to the local community, the children and young people we support and their families.
Bradbury House operates 5 nights per week, Wednesday to Sunday, all year round. Up to 5 children can stay per night.
Usual staffing levels are 6 day time staff, 1 sleep in staff and 2 waking night staff.
During the day there is usually an additional senior member of staff on duty.
During term time shift patterns include:
Day shifts: 7am 11AM, 12pm 10pm and 2pm 10pm Wed, Thursday and Friday
Sleep over: 10pm 7am
Waking Nights: 9:30pm 7:30am
During weekends and school holidays shift patterns include:
Day shifts: 7am 3pm, and 3pm 10pm
Sleep over: 10pm 7am
Waking Nights: 9:30pm 7:30am
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high-quality care and support for the people we support.
Key responsibilities include:
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To provide a high standard of da to day care to the children and young people we support
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To create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop, ensuring their wellbeing through personalised care, guidance and advocacy
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To provide short break support to children and young people with disabilities, consistent with regulatory requirements and agreed policies and procedures
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To work inline with Shaftesbury’s core values
What We’re Looking For
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Or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent and Level 5 Diploma to be achieved within 2 years of taking up the post
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Passion for delivering outstanding, child-centred care
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Commitment to our values and making a difference
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Clear English writing skills
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Good communication skills
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Basic computer and technology skills
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Experience of working in a care setting or of working with children with disabilities
Additional requirements:
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Participation in on-call rota
- Weekend working required
What You’ll Get in Return
At Shaftesbury, we know our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package:
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Birthday Off (taken from annual leave)
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£500 welcome bonus (T&Cs apply)
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Recognition & Rewards including vouchers up to £50
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Ofsted Incentives up to £50 depending on rating
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Comprehensive Training & Development
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Generous Holiday 25 days + bank holidays (rising to 28 days + BH)
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Pension Scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
Why Work With Us?
At Shaftesbury, we believe it’s the little things that add up to a life well livedfriendship, independence, opportunity, and community.
We’re committed to helping the children we support participate, contribute, and feel valued, while creating a workplace where you can grow and succeed.
Our Commitment
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference every day? Apply now and be part of something meaningful at Shaftesbury Bradbury House.
