Children's Residential Support Worker, Bridgwater
Client:
Empower Family Group
Location:
Bridgwater, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
18.04.2025
Expiry Date:
02.06.2025
Job Description:
Job Description
EMPOWER FAMILY GROUP
“Empowering care through learning, leading and working together.”
Join Our Team – Residential Support Worker
* Location: Somerset, England
* Full-Time | Permanent | 2 Days On, 4 Days Off (48-Hour Shifts with Sleep-ins)
* £31,199.19 – £33,176.33 per year (inclusive of sleep-ins)
Who We Are
Empower Family Group is a passionate, child-focused company striving to raise standards across the care sector. We believe every child deserves a nurturing, loving home and the opportunity to thrive.
We provide high-quality care in our modern, luxurious solo and dual occupancy homes for children and young people under 18. Our homes are based across Somerset and supported by our friendly head office and training hub at Prockters Farm, West Monkton, Taunton.
What You’ll Do
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll:
* Support young people to feel safe, cared for, and inspired
* Help build independence, confidence, and life skills
* Encourage access to education, activities, and hobbies
* Be a role model and positive influence
* Create lasting memories through fun, play, and family-style experiences.
Salary Information
£31,199.19 (approx. £12.72/hour incl. sleep-ins) – without NVQ Level 3/4
£33,176.33 (approx. £13.72/hour incl. sleep-ins) – with NVQ Level 3/4
(Based on average 162 hours per month)
Please note:
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (child & adult workforce, barred list).
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Apply Now
Make a real difference. Build a rewarding career.
Become part of the Empower Family Group.
Recruitment@empowerfamily.co.uk
www.empowerfamily.co.uk
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
* Caring, resilient, and motivated team players
* Experience in Residential Childcare (preferred but not essential)
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to work toward it
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Right to work in the UK
* Aged 21+ (legal requirement for residential care roles)
All training provided – including a full induction and ongoing development.
Benefits
What You’ll Get
* A child-focused, supportive team environment
* Training & development opportunities
* Free meals on shift
* Free parking
* Blue Light Card access
* Company pension
* Regular team events – BBQs, socials, and more!
Additional Requirements
Essential:
· Communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire young people
· Ability to deliver a wide variety of programmes that support the development of young people
· Ability to work on your own initiative
· Experience of working with young people
Desirable:
· Forest School Qualification
· Orienteering Qualification
· Agricultural equine Qualification
· Level 2 Coaching Paddle Sports Certificate
· Youth Work Qualification
· Walking Group Leaders Award
· An understanding of outdoor education processes, health and safety, child protection, risk assessments and the importance of risk assessing to enable rather than restrict
· Experience of positively engaging young people from challenging backgrounds, including young people with disabilities.
· Experience of coaching outdoor sessions
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.
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