Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support young people with emotional and behavioural needs. In this role, you will build trusting relationships, promote independence, and engage in daily routines. The ideal candidate is patient, empathetic, and willing to work flexible hours. This position offers a competitive salary, fully funded training, and the chance to make a significant impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully funded qualifications and training

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Supporting emotional, social, and behavioural development.
• Promoting independence and life skills.

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