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 regain a sense of normal childhood while supporting their social, emotional and mental health needs.

Key responsibilities

• Assist young people with morning routines, school preparation and homework.
• Plan and deliver a variety of activities, from sports and games to creative projects.
• Provide supervision and support during evenings and weekends, including organised outings.
• Maintain accurate records, complete required paperwork and contribute to care plans.
• Participate in on‑call sleep‑in shifts (up to four per month) to ensure 24‑hour safety and continuity of care.

Required profile

• Genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Reliability and good attendance, with willingness to undertake sleep‑in duties.
• Ability to respond calmly to both high‑energy moments and challenging situations.
• Commitment to the values of safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills required; training will be provided.

What we offer

• Base salary ranging from £36,274 to £42,640 per year.
• Sleep‑in allowance (£80 per shift) and attendance allowance.
• Regional allowance, welcome bonus, and loyalty bonus after 12 months.
• Four‑week induction via our Care Academy and ongoing training.
• Seven weeks of paid holiday and flexible benefits package.
• Clear career progression pathways, including the Aspire future managers programme.
• Wellbeing resources and support tools.