Residential Support Worker (RSW) – Children's Residential Home

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary: £14.45 per hour + £3,000-£6,000 per annum in sleep-in payments

Sleep-in Rate: £62.64 per sleep-in

Hours: 39 hours per week, full-time, permanent

Shifts: Long days and sleep-ins across a 7-day rota

Residential Support Worker (RSW) - The Opportunity

We are recruiting for 2 Residential Support Workers (RSWs) to join a warm, supportive and nurturing children's residential home in Waterlooville.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Residential Support Worker (RSW) who is passionate about making a genuine difference to children and young people who have experienced trauma and challenging circumstances.

You will join an experienced management team that values its staff, encourages professional development and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

Residential Support Worker (RSW) - Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment for children and young people.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and support emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Support daily routines, education, activities and appointments.
• Promote positive behaviour through trauma-informed care.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans and safeguarding documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, management and external professionals.

Residential Support Worker (RSW) - Requirements

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker (RSW) who can demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Previous experience in children's residential care or a relevant care setting.
• A compassionate, resilient and patient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Residential Support Worker (RSW) – Salary & Benefits

• £14.45 per hour
• Additional £3,000-£6,000 annually through sleep-ins, depending on rota.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.

If you are an experienced Residential Support Worker (RSW) looking for a rewarding career with a provider that genuinely invests in its people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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YourRecruit Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including references, right-to-work verification and an enhanced DBS check. YourRecruit Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and young people.

Important Information

Interested? Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Due to the regulated nature of Children's Residential Care, successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant safer recruitment and pre-employment checks before starting work.

Right to Work: Please only apply if you already have the right to work in the UK for this position. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding: YourRecruit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments to roles within children's residential services will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, which may include an Enhanced DBS check, verification of employment history, satisfactory references, qualification checks, identity and Right to Work checks, and exploration of any gaps in employment, in line with the requirements of the role and provider.

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