Residential Support Worker Salary: £23,151.50 per annum Location: Telford Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time - 37 hours per week Benefits: 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities Supportive supervisions and career development opportunities Free parking Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life assurance cover Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer We are one of the largest children's charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK's vulnerable children for over 150 years. Find out more about Action for Children here: www.actionforchildren.org.uk and on X, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. A bit about the role As a Residential Support Worker, you'll assist young people transition into our service, maximizing their opportunities for a bright and positive long-term future. Your compassionate approach will help create a nurturing environment, fostering growth and independence while working closely with each child to understand their unique needs and aspirations. You will ensure the children's wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. A typical day shift consists of a full time 37-hour work week, typically scheduled Monday to Friday shifts will run from 7:00 to 10:30 or from 14:00 to 21:30. During holidays and weekends the shifts will be 7:30 to 21:30, these shifts will be split equally and fairly among all staff to ensure balanced workload. Please note that we do not accept part time applications for this role. In return we offer an in-depth induction and amazing opportunities for career progression. We'll enrol you in industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of our team. About the service Acorn ways an exciting new residential care home providing accommodation and support for children and young people between the ages of 5-18years who have both physical and learning disabilities. As residential support worker you may be asked to sleep in an occasion, you can earn an extra £50 for each sleep. The new home will provide warm caring and comfortable environment where young people feel safe and free to gain a sense of their own self supported in developing skills and achieve maximum quality of life. How you'll help create brighter futures Let's talk about you Don't worry if you have never worked in a similar role before, it is your personality and personal values that matter. If you are passionate about creating brighter futures, this could be the perfect role for you. Ideally you will: Understand how to engage with young people Have a positive approach and 'can do' attitude Ability to work on your own or as part of a team Be ready to complete a level 3 in Residential Childcare within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided. We look forward to receiving your application