At Arbour Healthcare Group, we provide specialist residential care for children and young people who need safe, consistent and emotionally available adults around them.
We support young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, emotional and behavioural needs, trauma histories and experiences that may have shaped how they see themselves, others and the world around them.
Why join us?
* Competitive pay rate of £16.00 per hour
* £23ph for Bank holidays
* Weekly pay
* Permanent role with clear rota patterns
* 4 on / 4 off shift options available
* Ongoing training and development
* Opportunity to progress within the organisation
* Supportive team and leadership structure
* Meals and essentials provided while on shift
* Company pension
* Referral programme
* Company events
* Casual dress
* Employee discount
* Free Staff parking
Job Type: Full-time
Shift patterns
We currently have roles available on the following rota patterns:
● 2 on 4 off
● 2 on 2 off
● 3 on 3 off
You will be expected to work as part of a residential rota, which may include long days, evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties where required by the service.
Inclusive employer
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
About the role
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in their day-to-day lives, helping to create a safe, nurturing and structured home environment.
You will support routines, activities, emotional regulation, independence skills, positive relationships, safeguarding and professional recording.
What you will be doing
● Providing high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people
● Creating a safe, structured and nurturing home environment
● Supporting young people with daily routines, activities and emotional wellbeing
● Responding calmly and professionally to challenging situations
● Following safeguarding procedures and escalating concerns appropriately
● Completing accurate records, daily logs, observations and incident reports
● Supporting young people to build confidence, independence and life skills
● Promoting dignity, privacy, respect and choice
● Working closely with colleagues, managers and external professionals
● Supporting the delivery of our RESET Care Model: Reassure, Empower, Support, Educate and Transition
What we are looking for
● We are looking for people who are caring, resilient, reliable and willing to learn.
● You may already have experience in children’s residential care, support work, youth work, education, mental health, learning disabilities, complex needs or similar settings.
● Previous experience in a children’s residential home is desirable, but not essential for the right person.
The ideal candidate will have:
● The ability to remain calm and confident in challenging situations
● An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
● A caring, consistent and child-centred approach
● Good communication and recording skills
● A willingness to learn about trauma-informed care, PACE, therapeutic approaches and positive behaviour support
● The confidence to use initiative while working safely within care plans, risk assessments and company procedures
● A professional attitude and the ability to be a positive role model
Join Arbour Healthcare Group and be part of something rooted in care, purpose and real change
Salary description
£16.00 - £23.00 per hour