Job Summary:
We are looking for passionate, caring, and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team in providing high-quality care and support for children and young people living in our residential home.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where young people can develop, grow, and achieve their potential. You will work as part of a team to support the daily routines, emotional wellbeing, and personal development of each child, helping them to build confidence, learn life skills, and experience positive relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and rights of each child are at the centre of your practice.
- Support young people with their daily routines, including education, activities, meals, and routines.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, offering emotional support and consistency.
- Encourage young people’s independence, supporting them with life skills such as cooking, budgeting, and personal care.
- Support young people to engage in education, hobbies, and social opportunities both within the home and in the community.
- Work proactively to de-escalate challenging situations and manage behaviours in a positive, therapeutic way.
- Maintain clear, accurate records of daily activities, incidents, and progress.
- Participate in care planning, key work sessions, and reviews, ensuring young people’s voices are heard.
- Uphold safeguarding practices and work in line with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Work collaboratively with the team and external professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for young people.
- Contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and homely environment that meets the needs of every child.
Essential Requirements:
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.
- Resilience, compassion, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts (sleep-ins paid additionally).
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic IT skills for recording and reporting purposes.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable groups.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it — full support provided).
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer:
- Full induction and ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Support to achieve Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
- Access to clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Opportunity to progress within a growing, supportive organisation.
- Competitive salary, sleep-in payments, and performance-related bonuses.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives.
How to Apply:
If you are motivated, nurturing, and ready to inspire young people to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and cover letter to abbie@unitedfutures.co.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Performance bonus
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RSW