Residential Support Worker

Job description

Residential Support Worker
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 30 hours per week - shift pattern
Salary: Up to £24,923.60 pro rata, including sleep-in shifts, dependent on performance and experience (up to £30,803.97 FTE)
What We Offer
Competitive salary and sleep-in allowances (£35 per night, typically one per week)
Every other weekend off
Fully funded qualifications and professional development
Clear promotion pathways and career progression
Company pension
Access to employee discount and wellbeing programmes
Do you want a role where every day you can help a child feel safe, supported and more hopeful about their future? At Apple Orchard, our Residential Support Workers play a vital role in creating calm, caring and therapeutic homes for children who have experienced trauma, disruption or difficult life experiences.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is caring, resilient and committed to making a lasting difference. You do not need to have worked in residential childcare before; if you bring the right values, attitude and willingness to learn, we will provide a full induction, hands-on support, ongoing training and the development you need to build confidence and succeed in the role.
Why Join Apple Orchard?
Competitive salary with regular sleep-in payments
A healthy work-life balance, including every other weekend off
Full induction, ongoing training, regular supervision and fully funded qualifications
Clear career progression, including routes into senior and leadership roles
Supportive managers, experienced colleagues and a team culture where you will not be expected to learn alone
Company pension, employee discounts and wellbeing support
Practical support to complete your Level 3 qualification and develop your confidence in therapeutic residential care
Training and Support From Day One
We know that starting a role in residential childcare can feel like a big step, especially if you are new to children's homes. That is why we provide structured training, regular supervision and practical support from experienced managers and colleagues. You will be supporte...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Guildford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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