Children's Residential Support Worker

• Build safe, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Support daily routines such as school, mealtimes, activities and bedtime
• Help young people develop life skills, confidence and independence
• Plan and take part in meaningful activities, from PlayStation and board games to outdoor time on the trampoline and swings
• Support trips and experiences such as the cinema, bowling, museums and days out at the seaside
• Accompany young people to school, appointments, family time and activities
• Keep clear, accurate notes to support care and safeguarding
• Work positively with colleagues, families and other professionals

• Experience working with children, young people or adults with additional needs (for example in residential care, schools, youth work, SEN, health or social care) is helpful but not essential
• Care about children’s wellbeing and want to help them feel safe and valued
• Bring strong communication skills and work well as part of a team
• Work flexibly on shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
• Use basic IT for recording and reporting
• Be eligible to work in the UK without employer sponsorship

Experience working with children, young people or adults with additional needs (for example in residential care, schools, youth work, SEN, health or social care)

• Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual salary
• Health cash plan (Health Shield) (after probation/eligibility applies)
• Training and development – induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
• Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home on south coast
• Discounts – Blue Light Card + local partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
• Referral bonus scheme – financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)
• Company pension with award winning provider and enhanced employer contributions
• Company sick pay scheme (after 6 months’ service)
• Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work – salary sacrifice options
• Recognition – Employee of the Month + long service awards
• Discounted driving lessons with local instructor