Children's Residential Support Worker

Empower Family Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Family Group is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team in Somerset. The role involves supporting young people, helping them build life skills, and ensuring they feel safe and cared for. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Training & development opportunities

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Company pension

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Experience in Residential Childcare preferred but not essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Aged 21+ (legal requirement for residential care roles).

Responsibilities

• Support young people to feel safe and cared for.
• Help build independence and life skills.
• Encourage access to education and activities.

Skills

Caring

Resilience

Motivation

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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“Empowering care through learning, leading and working together.”

Join Our Team – Residential Support Worker

• Location: Somerset, England
  
• Full-Time | Permanent | 2 Days On, 4 Days Off (48-Hour Shifts with Sleep-ins)
  
• £31,199.19 - £33,176.33 per year (Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins)
  

Who We Are

Empower Family Group is a passionate, child-focused company striving to raise standards across the care sector. We believe every child deserves a nurturing, loving home and the opportunity to thrive.

We provide high-quality care in our modern, luxurious solo and dual occupancy homes for children and young people under 18. Our homes are based across Somerset and supported by our friendly head office and training hub at Prockters Farm, West Monkton, Taunton.

What You’ll Do

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll:

Support young people to feel safe, cared for, and inspired

Help build independence, confidence, and life skills

Encourage access to education, activities, and hobbies

Be a role model and positive influence

Create lasting memories through fun, play, and family-style experiences.

Salary Information

£31,199.19 incl. sleep-ins (£12.72/hour + £50 per sleep-in) – without NVQ Level 3/4

£33,176.33 incl. sleep-ins (£13.72/hour + £50 per sleep-in) – with NVQ Level 3/4

(Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins)

Please note:

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (child & adult workforce, barred list).

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Apply Now

Make a real difference. Build a rewarding career.

Become part of the Empower Family Group.

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EMPOWER FAMILY GROUP

“Empowering care through learning, leading and working together.”

Join Our Team – Residential Support Worker

• Location: Somerset, England
  
• Full-Time | Permanent | 2 Days On, 4 Days Off (48-Hour Shifts with Sleep-ins)
  
• £31,199.19 - £33,176.33 per year (Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins)
  

Who We Are

Empower Family Group is a passionate, child-focused company striving to raise standards across the care sector. We believe every child deserves a nurturing, loving home and the opportunity to thrive.

We provide high-quality care in our modern, luxurious solo and dual occupancy homes for children and young people under 18. Our homes are based across Somerset and supported by our friendly head office and training hub at Prockters Farm, West Monkton, Taunton.

What You’ll Do

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll:

Support young people to feel safe, cared for, and inspired

Help build independence, confidence, and life skills

Encourage access to education, activities, and hobbies

Be a role model and positive influence

Create lasting memories through fun, play, and family-style experiences.

Salary Information

£31,199.19 incl. sleep-ins (£12.72/hour + £50 per sleep-in) – without NVQ Level 3/4

£33,176.33 incl. sleep-ins (£13.72/hour + £50 per sleep-in) – with NVQ Level 3/4

(Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins)

Please note:

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (child & adult workforce, barred list).

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Apply Now

Make a real difference. Build a rewarding career.

Become part of the Empower Family Group.

[e-mail]

www.empowerfamily.co.uk




Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Caring, resilient, and motivated team players
  
• Experience in Residential Childcare (preferred but not essential)
  
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to work toward it
  
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
• Right to work in the UK
  
• Aged 21+ (legal requirement for residential care roles)
  

All training provided – including a full induction and ongoing development.

Benefits

What You’ll Get

• A child-focused, supportive team environment
  
• Training & development opportunities
  
• Free meals on shift
  
• Free parking
  
• Blue Light Card access
  
• Company pension
  
• Regular team events – BBQs, socials, and more!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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