Residential Support Worker

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Location: Southampton, SO14Salary: £29,000 per annum + Sleep-In Enhancements + OvertimeHours: 37.5 hours per week (shift work including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins)Job Type: Full-Time, PermanentSetting: Ofsted-Regulated Children''s Home (6-bed)

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to thrive?

We are seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in a six-bed Children''s Home based in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in children''s residential care within a supportive and trauma-informed environment.

About the Role:

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

Provide daily care and support - including personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, and maintaining routines

Build meaningful relationships with young people through consistent emotional support and positive behaviour management

Encourage learning and development by supporting school attendance, helping with homework, and engaging in social, leisure, and life-skill activities

Safeguard and protect - ensuring the safety of all young people and reporting any concerns in line with safeguarding policies

Work collaboratively with Social Workers, Therapists, Youth Offending Teams, and internal colleagues to deliver holistic, person-centred care

What We''re Looking For:

Empathetic and Compassionate - with a genuine desire to support children who may have experienced trauma or adversity

Excellent Communicator - able to build trust and communicate clearly with young people and professionals

Resilient and Calm Under Pressure - able to manage challenging situations with a positive and patient approach

Team-Oriented - values collaboration and shared success

Reflective and Proactive - can assess situations quickly and act in the best interests of the young person

Requirements:

Essential:

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)

Willingness to work on a rota (including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins)

Commitment to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already achieved)

What We Offer:

£29,000 salary (based on 37.5 hours per week)Sleep-in shift enhancements (paid in addition to base salary)

Completion bonus for achieving your Level 3 Diploma

Career progression opportunities

Supportive, team-oriented working environment

Make a lasting impact - join our team and help shape brighter futures for children.Apply now