Children&Rsquo;S Residential Support Worker

Nurse Care 24 Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive children's care provider in Aylesbury is looking for a compassionate Residential Support Worker. In this role, you will help children with emotional and behavioral needs thrive by building trusting relationships and promoting their independence. The ideal candidate should have a level 3 diploma in residential childcare or be willing to work towards it. Competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000, plus sleep-in payments and comprehensive training provided.

Benefits

Fully funded qualifications and training

Career development opportunities

Staff well-being programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children aged 8-17.
• Support emotional, social, and behavioural development.
• Promote independence and life skills.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Calm, patient, and empathetic approach

Willingness to work flexible hours

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Be the difference. Support children to thrive. Are you caring, resilient, and passionate about helping young people? We're looking for a Residential Support Worker to join a warm and welcoming children's home in Aylesbury. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to support children with emotional and behavioural needs, helping them build brighter, more stable futures.

Responsibilities

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children aged 8-17
• Supporting emotional, social, and behavioural development
• Promoting independence and life skills through daily routines and activities
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of each child
• Working collaboratively with a team and external professionals
• Participating in activities, school runs, meal preparation, and household tasks
• Completing daily logs and contributing to care plans
• Taking part in sleep-in shifts and occasional weekend work

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (residential care ideal, but not essential)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it - full funding provided)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (plus additional sleep-in payments)
• Fully funded qualifications and training (incl. Level 3 Residential Childcare)
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Staff well-being programmes and benefits
• Opportunity to truly make a difference in a child's life

Every child deserves a safe and supportive home. Could you help provide it? Apply now to take the next step in your care career and start changing lives—one child at a time