Residential Support Worker - Children's Home

Job description

Some roles are just jobs – these change lives. On the tough days, you’ll be the reason a young person feels safe. On the good days, you’ll see real progress happen because you showed up.As Residential Support Worker, you will play a real part in helping young people find stability, rebuild trust and move forward - whilst building a career that grows with you.We are looking for Bank Residential Workers, Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers to join our Homes. Candidates will be considered at the appropriate level based on their qualifications, skills and experience.We’re on a mission to make a lasting and lifelong difference to children’s lives. We aim to provide a positive childhood for every young person in our care. We work with fairness, openness, integrity, and accountability, and we expect that from other professionals that we work with too.What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary of £29,374.80 to £36,712 (depending on qualifications, skills and experience.
• Additional earnings through sleep-ins (£50 per shift)
• Career progression and ongoing training towards higher qualifications
• A role where your decisions genuinely shape outcomes
• A positive team environment with real structure and leadership
• Generous annual leave plus wellbeing days
• Healthcare cashback scheme and pension

Your responsibilities:

• Assist young people with daily routines, education and activities
• Build strong, positive relationships that create trust and stability
• Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive home environment
• Assist with care plans, routines and developmental goals
• Contribute to shift coordination and support less experienced staff where required
• Complete reports, records and day-to-day household responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in residential childcare or supporting young people
• Understanding of safeguarding and care planning processes
• Experience working within structured residential or care environments
• Ability to guide others within a team setting
• Willingness to complete relevant childcare qualifications

Please note: Senior Support Workers must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and have previous experience working within Children's Residential Care.If you’re ready to grow your career as a Residential Support Worker while making a real difference every day, apply now.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Shoreham-By-Sea

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £29,374 and £36,712 Per Month

Published at

27-06-2026

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