Children's Residential Support Worker – Oxford

About the role

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker you will be a key part of daily life for young people living in our Oxford homes. You will help them navigate highs and lows, support their education, and create a safe, nurturing environment where they can rebuild their childhood and develop toward adulthood.

Key responsibilities

• Assist young people with morning routines, school preparation and homework.
• Plan and deliver recreational activities, including sports, games and outings.
• Complete necessary paperwork, maintain records and support the administrative side of care.
• Provide evening and weekend support, ensuring a balanced mix of fun and structure.
• Collaborate with senior staff to develop individual care plans and monitor progress.

Required profile

• Commitment to working with young people who have social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Reliability and good attendance, with the ability to undertake up to four sleep‑ins per month.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Positive attitude and resilience in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Required skills

• Basic literacy and numeracy for record‑keeping and reporting.
• Ability to engage young people in educational and recreational activities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£29,034‑£35,400 base) with bonuses for sleep‑ins and attendance.
• Additional allowances: £1,400 attendance, £2,000 regional, £1,000 welcome and £1,000 loyalty.
• 7 weeks paid holiday and a flexible benefits package.
• Full 4‑week induction via the Care Academy and clear progression routes, including the Aspire future managers programme.