Children's Residential Support Worker

Job description

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk, East of England
Salary: £32,304 to £35,305 ( Inclusive of sleep-ins)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Job Overview
A Residential Support Worker position is available in Sudbury within a dedicated children's home. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives by providing safe, therapeutic, and nurturing care in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to promoting the development, independence, and well-being of children and young people, working within the framework of safeguarding standards and sector best practices.
Key Responsibilities
As a Residential Support Worker based in Sudbury, your daily duties will include:

• Delivering tailored therapeutic care and emotional support to children and young people in line with sector requirements such as Ofsted and CIW standards
• Acting as a positive role model to foster independence and life skills through engaging activities and support
• Organising and supporting fun and developmental activities like theme parks, fishing, football, and hiking to encourage holistic growth
• Building trusting relationships with children by providing consistent, nurturing support to help them reach their full potential
• Supporting children through challenging situations while maintaining a focus on safeguarding and sector-specific care standards

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Residential Support Worker, you will need:

• A caring, flexible, and resilient nature with excellent communication skills
• Experience in a caring, support, or similar role is desirable but not essential
• A full UK Driving Licence is required to support flexible working arrangements
• Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, within a regulated care environment
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as Ofsted or CIW and safeguarding protocols

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews tailored to experienced Residential Support Worker candidates
• Fully funded training programmes to achieve recognised qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
• Opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment
• The chance to work in a caring environment that values your contribution and supports your growth

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sudbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

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