Childrens Residential Support Worker

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic Children's Residential Support Workers to join our amazing team, building strong relationships and fostering a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment for the children and young people in our care.

No two days are the same in this dynamic and fulfilling role! From planning engaging activities and providing one‐on‐one support to accompanying young people on off‐site trips, each day presents new challenges and opportunities. As a residential care worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices.

For this role, whilst experience is preferred it is not necessary – if you have a positive, can‐do attitude and the passion to make a real, meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people then this is the perfect role for you!

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day‐to‐day role.

What We Offer:A full two weeks of paid training before starting the roleOvertime rate of 1.25x

Our Shift Patterns:2 – 3 shifts per week on a full‐time basisOur shift patterns are 2 days in, 4 days off – sleep ins are mandatory.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing emotional support during challenging times

Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential

Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals

Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.

Empowering young people to actively participate in decision‐making about their lives and future

Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion

Encouraging community engagement, attending off‐site activities and expanding their personal social networks

Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping etc.)

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

Minimum age requirement: 21 years old due to Ofsted requirements

Full UK driving licence preferable but not essential

No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people

Must have availability for sleep‐in shifts

Must be able to attend a two‐week induction if successful

Benefits:

£30 additional payment per sleep‐in shift

Enhanced DBS covered

Comprehensive induction and training provided

2‐3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance

Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

We do not offer sponsorship.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Loughborough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

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