Residential Support Worker
Location: RCT
Salary: Circa £29,600–£31,400 per annum, depending on qualifications. This includes guaranteed sleep-in payments based on the standard three-week rolling rota, plus additional overtime opportunities.
Hourly Rate:
- £13.71 per hour – Qualified (Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent)
- £12.71 per hour – Unqualified (with a fully funded Level 3 qualification provided)
Sleep-In Payment: £50 per sleep-in shift
Hours: Full-time position on a three-week rolling rota
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required
DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS Disclosure required
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to reach their full potential?
Midway Transitional Solutions Ltd is looking for caring, committed and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated team providing high-quality care and support within a safe, nurturing and therapeutic residential environment.
Whether you have previous experience in residential childcare or experience supporting children and young people in another setting, we will provide you with the training, support and development opportunities needed to build a rewarding career.
Every day is different, and every day provides the opportunity to make a positive impact on a young person's life.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will work alongside the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and wider team to provide consistent, compassionate and effective support to children and young people living within our residential homes.
You will help create an emotionally secure, stable and caring environment where young people feel valued, listened to and supported.
The role involves developing positive relationships, supporting individual care plans, promoting independence and helping young people develop the skills they need for adulthood.
You will act as a positive role model while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing a safe, caring and supportive home environment for children and young people.
- Building positive and trusting relationships.
- Supporting the implementation and review of individual care plans.
- Promoting independence, confidence and personal development.
- Supporting young people with education, appointments and activities.
- Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
- Safeguarding children and young people in line with legislation and company procedures.
- Recognising individual needs and responding appropriately.
- Working effectively with social workers, families, schools and other professionals.
- Maintaining accurate records, reports and daily documentation.
- Supporting activities, trips, holidays and community involvement.
- Administering medication where trained and authorised to do so.
- Completing household duties, including cooking, cleaning, laundry and maintaining a welcoming home environment.
- Supporting young people to develop practical and social skills.
- Following CIW regulations, safeguarding procedures and company policies.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a three-week rolling rota, consisting of 2, 2 and 3 shifts across the three-week cycle.
Each shift consists of:
- 15.25 paid working hours
- A sleep-in shift paid at £50
This means you will complete a 24-hour shift pattern, with the working hours paid at your hourly rate and the sleep-in paid separately.
There are also opportunities to pick up additional overtime shifts, allowing you to increase your earnings.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Caring, compassionate and reliable.
- Resilient and able to manage challenging situations.
- Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
- Able to build positive and meaningful relationships.
- A positive role model.
- A good communicator and team player.
- Flexible and willing to work a rota including weekends, evenings and sleep-ins.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure (or willingness to complete one).
- Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
- Willingness to complete required training and professional development.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the young people.
Qualifications and Experience
A Level 3 Diploma/NVQ/QCF in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.
Previous experience working in residential childcare is desirable, although experience working with children and young people in any setting will be considered.
If you do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification, you will be supported to complete this following successful completion of your probation period.
All full-time employees will be expected to participate in relevant qualification training, which will be fully funded by Midway Transitional Solutions Ltd.
Training and Development
We are committed to investing in our staff and supporting career progression.
You will receive:
- Comprehensive paid induction.
- Fully funded qualifications through ACT.
- Ongoing mandatory and specialist training.
- Continuing professional development opportunities.
- Support and guidance from experienced managers.
- Opportunities to progress into Senior Support Worker, Shift Leader, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager roles.
Benefits
We offer:
- Circa £29,600–£31,400 per annum salary package including guaranteed sleep-in payments.
- £13.71 per hour qualified rate.
- £12.71 per hour unqualified rate.
- £50 payment for each sleep-in shift.
- Regular overtime opportunities.
- Double pay for selected Bank Holidays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
- 208 hours annual leave.
- Paid induction and ongoing training.
- Fully funded qualifications.
- 24/7 support through our on-call system.
- Paid on-call opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme and counselling support.
- Blue Light Card discounts.
- Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.
- Team-building days and events.
- Mileage paid at 45p per mile when using your own vehicle for business purposes.
- Access to company vehicles.
- Career progression within a growing organisation.
Why Join Midway Transitional Solutions Ltd?
At Midway Transitional Solutions Ltd, we believe that investing in our people leads to better outcomes for the children and young people we support.
Our Residential Support Workers are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop your skills and make a lasting difference every day.
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can support young people to achieve their goals and prepare for independence, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of our team.
Please note: All roles are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including references, an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and right to work verification.
Successful applicants must register with Social Care Wales within six months of starting employment if not already registered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,600.00-£31,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- QCF level 3 Health & Social Care in Children & Young People (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
