Bank Enabling Support Worker

Shaftesbury; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition & Rewards – vouchers up to

Ofsted Incentives – up to £50

Comprehensive Training & Development

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Shaftesbury is recruiting for Bank Residential Support Worker to help shape a supportive, inclusive environment where children and young people aged 0-17 can thrive. You will join a caring team delivering high-quality care, personal support, and advocacy, aligned with Shaftesbury’s Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous values.

Shrewsbury-based role with a focus on weekend and overnight shifts; weekend working is required and DBS checks are standard.

Qualifications

• Clear English writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Weekend working required

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of day-to-day care to the children and young people
• Create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop
• Provide short break support to children and young people with disabilities, in line with policies
• Work inline with Shaftesbury’s core values

Skills

Passion for care

Clear English writing

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Experience in care setting

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Bank Residential Support Worker

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference?

At Shaftesbury we are happy to introduce our new Children’s Service. We are recruiting for a dedicated Bank Residential Support Workers to help shape a supportive, inclusive environment where children can truly thrive.

Please note this role does not qualify for sponsorship, as the hours available do not meet the guidelines set by the Home Office.

About Us

At Shaftesbury, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, flourishing life. Guided by our core values— Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous— we provide outstanding support across child and adult social care, and education.

The home is purpose built, which provides overnight short breaks for children with disabilities.

The home provides a safe, nurturing, caring and fun home away from home for children and young people aged 0-17 years old.

Our caring staff team provide high quality support to children who have a range of disabilities including; learning, physical, and sensory disabilities, autism, developmental conditions, and health conditions. The children we care for need support with; personal care, mobility, medication, communication, getting out and about and managing behaviour.

We provide invaluable support to children, young people and their families. We are a warm, fun and friendly home and we aim to make a real, positive difference to the local community, the children and young people we support and their families.

We operate 5 nights per week, Wednesday to Sunday, all year round. Up to 5 children can stay per night.

Usual staffing levels are 6 day time staff, 1 sleep in staff and 2 waking night staff.

During the day there is usually an additional senior member of staff on duty.

During term time shift patterns include:

• Day shifts: 7am – 11AM, 12pm – 10pm and 2pm – 10pm Wed, Thursday and Friday
• Sleep over: 10pm – 7am
• Waking Nights: 9:30pm – 7:30am

During weekends and school holidays shift patterns include:

• Day shifts: 7am – 2.30pm, and 2pm – 10pm
• Sleep over: 10pm – 7am
• Waking Nights: 9:30pm – 7:30am

The Role

As a Bank Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high-quality care and support for the people we support.

Key responsibilities include:

• To provide a high standard of day to day care to the children and young people we support
• To create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop, ensuring their wellbeing through personalised care, guidance and advocacy
• To provide short break support to children and young people with disabilities, consistent with regulatory requirements and agreed policies and procedures
• To work inline with Shaftesbury’s core values

What We’re Looking For

• Or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Passion for delivering outstanding, child-centred care
• Commitment to our values and making a difference
• Clear English writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer and technology skills
• Experience of working in a care setting or of working with children with disabilities

Additional requirements:

• Weekend working required

What You’ll Get in Return

At Shaftesbury, we know our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package:

• Recognition & Rewards – including vouchers up to £50
• Ofsted Incentives – up to £50 depending on rating
• Comprehensive Training & Development
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Why Work With Us?

At Shaftesbury, we believe it’s the little things that add up to a life well lived—friendship, independence, opportunity, and community.

We’re committed to helping the children we support participate, contribute, and feel valued, while creating a workplace where you can grow and succeed.

Our Commitment

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference every day?