Residential Support Worker

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Full Time / Permanent

Unqualified Rate: £14 per hour (plus sleep-ins) Qualified Rate (Level 3/4): £15 per hour (plus sleep-ins) Sleep-In Payment: £65 per night

Location: Southampton Hours: Shift pattern on rotation

Who are we?

We are a local residential care provider offering high-quality support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, as well as social and emotional mental health needs. Many of the young people we support have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and our aim is to provide a stable, nurturing home environment where they can feel safe, valued, and supported.

Our team works collaboratively to deliver flexible, individualised care packages that help young people develop confidence, life skills, and independence. All staff receive training in developmental trauma and therapeutic approaches to ensure the highest standard of care.

Main Duties and Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people and an understanding of the challenges faced by those in care

• Flexibility to work 7 x 24-hour shifts (including sleep-ins) over a 3-week rotation (09:00am - 09:30am next day)

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships

• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to follow guidance

• Encouraging young people's individual interests and personal development

• Hold (or be willing to work towards) a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification and progress to Level 4

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

• Excellent communication and listening skills

• Willingness to learn and engage in ongoing training

• Enhanced DBS check required (paid for by the organisation)

• Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work is advantageous

Benefits

• £65 per night sleep-in allowance

• Up to 6 weeks' holiday per year

• All meals provided while on duty

• Company pension scheme

• Access to employee discount schemes

• Wellbeing support programmes

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD

• Clear progression and promotion opportunities

• Monthly clinical and professional supervision, plus access to therapeutic support

How to Apply

For more information or to submit your application, please contact:

Email: Tel: 0117 948 6300

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £15.00 Per Hour

Published at

06-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English