Children's Residential Support Worker – Support Young People

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 home. You will help them regain a sense of childhood, support their emotional and mental health needs, and guide them toward a positive future.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure young people are ready for school each morning and support them with homework.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Plan and deliver a variety of activities, from sports and games to creative projects.
• Provide evening and weekend supervision, including recreational time on Xbox, football, film days or outings.
• Offer emotional support and help manage social, emotional and mental health challenges.

Required profile

• Compassionate and resilient attitude toward working with vulnerable youth.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to undertake up to four paid sleep‑ins per month.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

What we offer

• Base salary between £29,034 and £35,400 per year.
• Additional pay for up to four sleep‑ins (£80 each) and an attendance allowance of £1,400.
• Four‑week induction via our Care Academy.
• Seven weeks of holiday, flexible benefits, pension and life insurance options.
• Wellbeing support, medical cover and a clear progression pathway, including the Aspire future managers programme.