Childrens Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker Full-Time | Permanent Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for caring, committed, and enthusiastic Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team, supporting children and young people within a residential care setting. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for individuals who want to build a long-term career in children's residential care while helping young people achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

The Role As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care, support, and guidance to children and young people. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stable environment where young people can thrive.

You will be involved in all aspects of daily care, ensuring that young people receive the support they need while promoting independence, resilience, and positive development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people in their day-to-day lives.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Completing daily recordings, reports, and other required documentation.
• Contributing to care planning and risk assessments.
• Supporting educational, social, and recreational activities.
• Maintaining a safe and nurturing home environment.
• Attending team meetings, supervision sessions, and training events.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals.
• Acting as a positive role model for young people and new team members.
• Supporting senior staff and shift leaders in delivering high-quality care.

Training & Development We are committed to investing in our staff and providing clear opportunities for progression. Successful candidates will receive:

• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Full training on internal systems and procedures.
• Access to extensive online and face-to-face training.
• Regular fortnightly supervision and ongoing support.
• Opportunities to complete the QCF Level 4 qualification.
• Development in completing risk assessments, care plans, and document checks.
• Clear progression pathways within the organisation.

About You We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Compassionate, resilient, and reliable.
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to personal and professional development.
• Motivated to build a rewarding career within residential childcare.

Whether you are already working within residential childcare or looking to take the next step in your care career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Today If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people while developing your own career within a supportive and ambitious organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to:

john.deane@servicecare.org.uk