We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to support children and young people in small, nurturing residential homes. Due to the needs of the young people, including 2:1 staffing requirements, we are expanding the team to provide greater flexibility and consistency of care.
You will work as part of a dedicated staff team to provide high-quality, child-centred care, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The homes support a maximum of two young people at any one time (or up to three if siblings), ensuring a calm, stable, and outcomes-focused environment.
Working Pattern
This role operates on a 3-week rolling rota, consisting of 7 shifts over 3 weeks.
Example rota:
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Week 1: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift
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Week 2: 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift
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Week 3: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift
Shift Types:
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Waking Night: 10pm – 8am (10 hours)
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Long Day Sleep: 7:30am – 11:00pm (sleep-in, wake-up 6:30am–9:00am)
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Long Day: 7:30am – 10:30pm
Flexibility across the rota is essential. Overtime is available.
About the Young People
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Teenagers with emotional and behavioural difficulties
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Some young people currently require 2:1 support
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Behaviours may include emotional dysregulation, attention-seeking, or running from placement
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No personal care is required
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Medication support is not currently required (but may change)
Key Responsibilities
Child-Centred Care and Development
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Build safe, trusting, and positive relationships with children and young people
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Support emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
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Assist with daily routines, including mornings, evenings, and school preparation
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Promote education, independence, and personal development
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Encourage positive behaviour through consistency, boundaries, and positive reinforcement
Safeguarding and Welfare
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Actively safeguard children and young people in line with policies and procedures
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Report concerns, disclosures, or incidents promptly and appropriately
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Follow risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care plans
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Use physical intervention only where trained and necessary
Daily Living and Home Environment
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Support and participate in activities, outings, and community engagement
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Encourage life skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and independence
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Maintain a safe, clean, and homely environment
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Administer medication safely where trained and required
Professional Practice
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Complete accurate and timely records, including daily logs and incident reports
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Attend team meetings, training, and supervision
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Work collaboratively with external professionals (e.g. social workers, education providers)
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Uphold children’s rights, individuality, culture, and beliefs
Salary description
£12.75 - £13.00 per hour