Job Title: Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care
Location: Bridgwater
Salary: £23,000 per year (increasing to £24,000 upon qualification), plus sleep-in allowance (£50 per sleep-in, up to 10 per month = £6,000)
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term
Start Date: ASAP
Essential Requirements:
* Experience: Minimum of 1 year in residential childcare (ideal but not essential).
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) (preferred but not essential).
* Full UK driving licence (required).
* Ability to demonstrate empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence in a care setting.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts.
About the Role:
Our client is an Outstanding residential care provider, looking to expand its team with passionate, caring, and motivated individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, professional environment focused on the well-being of children aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will be integral to providing day-to-day care and support for young people. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure the children’s needs are met, advocating for them and helping them to thrive in a safe and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Day-to-day Care: Assist young people with daily activities, including appointments, education, cooking, cleaning, and recreational activities.
* Promote Positive Choices: Encourage young people to make positive decisions and celebrate milestones in their development.
* Safeguarding and Support: Build strong, trusting relationships with the children, providing emotional support, particularly during periods of crisis.
* Record Keeping: Maintain high standards of documentation, including daily logs, care plans, and communication with social workers, mental health professionals, and other stakeholders.
* Team Collaboration: Work alongside colleagues to develop and implement timetables, set boundaries, and ensure consistency in care.
* Advocacy: Act as an advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their views are taken into account in care planning.
* Compliance and Standards: Prepare for internal and external audits and inspections, ensuring the home operates in line with Ofsted standards.
* Leadership: Support the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards of care, ensuring sensitivity, dignity, and respect for both children and staff.
* On-Call Duties: Participate in the on-call rota and perform sleep-in shifts as required.
Benefits:
* Full, paid training provided
* Paid annual leave (28 days pro-rata, including bank holidays)
* Company pension scheme
* Free meals during shifts
* Ofsted Inspection Bonus
* Paid activities and training (including PACE and Trauma-Informed Parenting)
* Support to achieve QCF Level 4 Diploma
* Clinical supervision and external management coaching
* Career progression and development opportunities
Additional Information:
* All candidates will be subject to DBS checks and references.
* We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, we would love to hear from you. Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.
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