Children's Residential Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young lives? We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and resilient Children’s Support Worker to join our dynamic residential care team. This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to positively shape the futures of children and young people aged 8-16 years.

You will be at the heart of creating a safe, vibrant, and nurturing home where young people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. From encouraging emotional wellbeing and building strong, trusting relationships to supporting education, life skills, and positive social development, no two days will be the same. Your energy, commitment, and care will help young people grow in confidence, resilience, and independence as they move toward brighter futures.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide day-to-day care and support for children and young people in line with their individual care plans

* Build trusting, positive relationships with children, promoting their self-esteem and independence

* Support with daily routines, including getting ready for school, meal preparation, and bedtime routines

* Work proactively with colleagues, external professionals, and families to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

* Encourage participation in education, leisure activities, and life skills development

* Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards

* Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour and incidents, following established policies and behaviour management techniques

* Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings

* Work flexibly to cover a mixture of early and late shifts, including weekends and holidays as part of a rota

Requirements:

* Experience working within a professional care setting within the UK

* Experience in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours

* Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

* Ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure

* A genuine passion for supporting young people and making a positive difference in their lives

* Must be able to work mixed shift patterns, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

* Must be able to commit to 1 sleep in per week.

Excellent training opportunities include:

* Initial orientation

* Ongoing 6-month Basic and Essential Training Programme

* Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education

* W.A.V.E. Physical Intervention (Working with Aggression and Violence Effectively)

* Safe Environments Training (accredited by the British Safety Council)

* Safeguarding Training (basic, advanced, management, and learning environments)

* Autism Awareness

* Restorative Practice

* Understanding Developmental Trauma

* Introduction to Supervision

* Competitive salary scales

* Investment in your professional and personal development through an extensive training package worth approximately £3,000 per employee

* Homely working environments as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team

* Opportunities to build knowledge and practice in Therapeutic Child Care and Education