Residential Support Worker – £29,000 per year (including sleep-in allowance)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire
Full-time | 2 on 4 off shift pattern | Sleep-in shifts required
Join Our Team at Searchlight Care Services
Searchlight Care Services are expanding and we’re looking for compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join our growing teams across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
At Searchlight Care Services, we are committed to providing high-quality residential care that delivers the very best outcomes for children and young people. Working closely with local authorities, we specialise in 2:1 residential care that offers stability, support, and opportunity to the young people in our homes. We’re proud of the excellent service we deliver — for our young people, our professional partners, and our staff.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary of £29,000 per year (including sleep-in allowance)
- 6 weeks annual leave with Annual Leave Service Award
- Pension Auto-Enrolment
- Mileage allowance
- Additional £30 per night for lone working shifts
- Clear career progression opportunities within a supportive and established organisation
The role:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will support young people aged up to 18 years with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You’ll work within small teams in single or dual occupancy homes, typically providing care on a 2:1 basis.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Supporting emotional, behavioural, and social development
- Assisting young people to achieve personal goals and build life skills
- Providing consistency and stability through structured care
- Completing accurate records and reports
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining effective communication with external professionals
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (essential)
- Enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a passion for supporting young people
- A non-judgemental attitude, resilience, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to new environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work sleep-in shifts on a 2 on 4 off rota pattern
Important Information:
All applicants will be subject to thorough reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.
Make a genuine difference in young people’s lives while developing your career with Searchlight Care Services. Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Safety bonus
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person