Bank Children's Residential Support Worker

Shaw Trust; Bicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash Healthcare Plan

Blue Light Card eligibility

Cycle-to-work scheme

Refer a Friend bonus £500

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust, is seeking Bank Residential Support Workers to provide essential care across our homes during annual leave, sickness, training and emergencies. You will support children and young people, build positive relationships, assist with routines, education and independence, and contribute to care planning while maintaining safe, nurturing environments.

This is a zero-hours bank role with flexible shifts including long day, sleep-in, early and late shifts, weekends and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals in a professional capacity.
• Genuine passion for helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience, emotional maturity and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent Health & Social Care qualification, or willingness to work towards this.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people within our residential homes.
• Build positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Assist with daily routines, activities, appointments and education.
• Support young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Provide emotional support and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning.
• Provide cover during staff absence, annual leave and emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Passion for helping children

Driving licence

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

GCSEs (English & Maths)

Job description

As a Bank Residential Support Worker, you'll provide additional support across our homes during periods of annual leave, sickness, training, emergency cover and increased staffing requirements. You'll play a vital role in helping us maintain safe, nurturing and stable environments for the young people in our care.

No two shifts are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of services while working alongside dedicated and experienced teams.

What will the role involve?

• Supporting children and young people within our residential homes.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Assisting with daily routines, activities, appointments and education.
• Supporting young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Providing emotional support and trauma-informed care.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning.
• Providing cover during staff absence, annual leave and emergencies.

Flexibility to suit you

We understand that not everyone can commit to a full‑time contract. Our bank opportunities allow you to work shifts around your availability, with opportunities including:

• Long day shifts
• Sleep‑in shifts (paid in addition to your hourly rate)
• Early shifts
• Late shifts
• Weekend working
• Bank holiday shifts

While flexibility is a key benefit of the role, we are looking for individuals who can offer regular availability and are willing to work across a variety of shift patterns when required.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals in a professional capacity.
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Resilience, emotional maturity and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent Health & Social Care qualification, or willingness to work towards this.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Homes2Inspire is one of the UK's leading providers of children's residential care, supporting over 150 children and young people across more than 60 homes and leaving care services. As part of Shaw Trust, we are committed to creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children can thrive and achieve their potential.

Please Note

• This is a bank (zero‑hours) position with no guaranteed minimum hours.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.
• We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
• Flexible work to fit around your home life and commitments.
• Comprehensive induction and specialist training.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to progress into permanent and full‑time roles.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to internal wellbeing support services.
• Medicash Healthcare Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• High street discounts and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn £500 for successful referrals.
• Access to a range of employee networks and support groups.