Band 1 Residential Youth Support Worker

Shaw Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Free meals on shift

Shops/cinema discounts

24/7 wellbeing support

Christmas voucher

Job summary

Homes2Inspire's Addison House in Nottingham is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join a small team supporting young people who have experienced trauma. You don't need prior care experience; full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare are provided.

You'll support daily routines, activities and emotional well-being, de-escalate challenging situations with empathy, and encourage independence and life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in care not required; full training and qualifications provided.
• Right attitude and emotional intelligence essential.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, activities and emotional well-being.
• De-escalate challenging situations with empathy.
• Encourage independence, education and life skills.
• Be a patient, resilient role model.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Emotional resilience

Shift flexibility

Problem-solving

Life experience

Growth mindset

Education

Level 3 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

About Addison House

Addison House is a spacious six-bedded residential home located on the outskirts of Nottingham City Centre. Overlooking The Arboretum - Nottingham's oldest and award-winning Green Flag Park - the home offers a peaceful yet well-connected setting for both staff and young people.

With excellent transport links including buses, trams, and the National Rail Network, Addison House is within walking distance of the city centre and easily accessible for commuting and community engagement. The home also falls within the catchment area of several local schools, including Huntingdon Academy, Elliot Durham School, Haywood Comprehensive, Haddon Park High School, Djanogly City Academy, Bigwood, and Margaret Glen-Bott School.

Currently, three young male residents live at Addison House. Each brings their own personality and interests, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere. Their favourite activities include

We welcome applicants from all walks of life. What matters most is your attitude, emotional intelligence, and willingness to learn. 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-in
• 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

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-in, Structured career progression into senior roles
• £1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep-in payments (£44.56 per shift)
• 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.