Band 1 Residential Youth Support Worker

Shaw Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Free meals during shifts

Discounts on shopping, cinema, and hol

24/7 wellbeing support

Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential 

Job summary

Homes2Inspire in Mansfield seeks a Residential Support Worker to assist young people who have experienced trauma. You will support daily routines, emotional well-being, and education in a safe, home-like environment, with full training provided.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, emotionally resilient, and flexible, with a willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. Progression through bands and funded qualifications support career growth.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; the right mindset is valued.
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare provided.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, activities and emotional well-being of young people.
• De-escalate challenging situations with empathy and calmness.
• Encourage independence, education and life skills development.
• Be a positive, patient role model in a nurturing home environment.
• Collaborate with the team to provide high-quality, person-centred care.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Emotional resilience

Shift flexibility

Problem solving

Life experience

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Have you worked in hospitality, retail, sports, outdoor activities, or customer service? Do you have the emotional resilience to handle challenging situations while supporting and inspiring young people?

If so, you don't need prior experience in care-just the right mindset. We provide full training, qualifications, and ongoing support to help you build a meaningful career in residential childcare.

What the Role Involves

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be a vital part of a team supporting young people who have experienced trauma. Your role will be dynamic, challenging, and deeply rewarding. You'll be responsible for:

• Supporting daily routines, activities, and emotional well-being
• Managing and de-escalating challenging situations with empathy
• Encouraging independence, education, and life skills
• Being a trusted role model-showing patience, resilience, and compassion
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment

Ideal candidates will have:

• A strong, compassionate personality
• Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges
• A desire to grow - full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare provided

Layton House opened in August 2017 and provides a caring, comfortable and supporting environment for up to 5 young people (EBD). The home is situated in the heart of Mansfield town centre. Layton House has good transport links via bus and train which is easy accessible There is lots to do for example cinema, skate park, bowling , leisure centres and parks Sherwood forest etc. Mansfield is only a short distance away from Nottingham city centre and Sheffield city centre and close to attractions such as Alton Towers, Peak District. Layton House in close proximity to a number of schools and amenities such as health provisions and emergency services.

Working in close partnership with the local authority, Layton House is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The home is designed to feel just that - a home. With comfortable living spaces, a supportive staff team, and access to local amenities, it provides the stability and structure young people need to thrive.

Salary:

Salary: Starting Rate (£29,767.00), 12 months in position (£30,659.00), QCF Level 3 Qualified (£31,579.00)

Pay Explained:

We offer a competitive salary with clear opportunities for progression and increased earnings. As a Band 1 Residential Youth Support Worker, you will receive a starting salary of £29,767 per annum (£14.31 per hour), with the opportunity to earn an additional £5,200 per year through sleep-ins based on two sleep-ins per week (£50 per sleep-in), plus a £100 bonus, giving a total earning potential of £34,967. After 12 months in post, you can progress to Band 2, increasing your salary to £30,659 per annum (£14.74 per hour) and your total earning potential to £35,859. Upon achieving a QCF Level 3 qualification, you can progress to Band 3, earning £31,579 per annum (£15.18 per hour), with a total earning potential of £36,779, including sleep-in payments and bonus. This structured pay scale recognises both experience and professional development, ensuring your earnings grow as your career progresses.

Shift Pattern:

• Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, doubles, and sleep-ins, + 3 weeks of paid induction training
• Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Structured career progression into senior roles
• 28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Free meals during shifts
• Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays
• 24/7 well-being support, including free counselling sessions
• Christmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours, to recognise the 24/7 care you provide year-round

Important Information

• We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work.
• All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week.
• All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies.
• Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date.
• Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

• At Homes2Inspire, we're proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and welcome individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion.
• We also offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements-please let us know in your application if you have lived-in care experience.
• Male staff are currently under-represented in our residential children's services, and we strongly encourage more male applicants to apply.
• We aim to match candidates with the most suitable service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. In some cases, this may mean offering employment at a different home than originally applied for.

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