Residential Support Worker

Job description

ACORN GROUP
Innovation in Children's Services
Residential Support Worker – Children's Home
Location: Westgate On Sea
Salary: £31,720 per annum (including 1–2 sleep shifts per week)
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential? Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day presents an opportunity to positively impact a young person's life?
Acorn Homes is seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our Children's Home
Whether you are already working within Children's Residential Care, supported accommodation, education, youth work or looking to transfer your skills from another caring profession, we would love to hear from you.
This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and young people by providing high-quality care, support and guidance within a safe, nurturing and structured environment.
If you are resilient, caring and committed to helping young people succeed, Acorn Homes can offer you a rewarding career with excellent training, support and progression opportunities.
What We Offer

• Salary of £31,720 per annum
• Salary includes 1–2 sleep shifts per week
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• £250 gift card upon successful completion of NVQ Level 3 (£100 for relevant qualifications)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Staff loyalty scheme including additional annual leave and monetary rewards
• Refer-a-friend scheme paying up to £2,000
• Birthday gift worth £40 each year
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Discretionary Travel Cost Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care, support and protection to children and young people in accordance with their individual care plans.
• Promote positive outcomes and support young people to achieve their full potential.
• Encourage independence, self-esteem and the development of essential life skills.
• Support children and young people to engage in education, training,...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Westgate on Sea

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