Children's Residential Support Worker

Empower Family Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Blue Light Card access

Eye-care Vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme and well

Refer a friend scheme

Discounts at Prockters Farm park

Company events

Learning and development opportunities

Free mortgage advice

Meals on shift

Job summary

Empower Family Group in Bridgwater, United Kingdom, is seeking a Residential Care Worker for full-time, permanent work. The role operates 2 days on, 4 days off with 48-hour shifts and sleep-ins, offering a salary of £32,425 to £34,501 per year (based on 162 hours monthly and 10 sleep-ins).

You will support young people to feel safe, build independence, and participate in education and activities, while modelling positive behaviour and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Emotional resilience and a calm, confident presence.
• A child-centred approach
• The ability to stay positive, even on days that may be challenging
• A commitment to safeguarding children.
• Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards this

Responsibilities

• 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 a positive influence
• Create lasting memories through fun, play, and family-style experiences

Skills

Emotional resilience

Child-centred approach

Positive attitude

Safeguarding commitment

Level 4 CYFP

Education

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Job description

Full-Time | Permanent | 2 Days On, 4 Days Off (48-Hour Shifts with Sleep-ins)

£32,425 to £34,501 per year (Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins)

Every child deserves a safe, nurturing home. At Empower Residentials, we create positive childhood experiences and support young people to build brighter futures. No two days are the same - from exploring the outdoors to celebrating milestones, every moment helps a child feel valued and supported.

Full-Time | Permanent | 2 Days On, 4 Days Off (48-Hour Shifts with Sleep-ins)

£32,425 to £34,501 per year (Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins)

Every child deserves a safe, nurturing home. At Empower Residentials, we create positive childhood experiences and support young people to build brighter futures. No two days are the same - from exploring the outdoors to celebrating milestones, every moment helps a child feel valued and supported.

We provide stable, caring homes where young people can grow in confidence, build relationships and create lasting memories. We’re looking for calm, patient and resilient individuals who want to make a genuine difference. This is more than a care role — it’s an opportunity to guide children as they discover their strengths and overcome challenges.

As part of a growing organisation with ambitious plans for the future, we are committed to excellence and you’ll have real opportunities for professional development as well as personal growth. If you’re passionate about helping children flourish and want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• 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 a positive influence
• Create lasting memories through fun, play, and family-style experiences

Requirements

You will bring

• Emotional resilience and a calm, confident presence.
• A child-centred approach
• The ability to stay positive, even on days that may be challenging
• A commitment to safeguarding children.
• Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards this

Benefits

• Free parking
• Blue Light Card access
• Eye-care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing app, providing 24/7 support and resources
• Refer a friend scheme
• Discounts at a number of business on our Prockters Farm business park, including food, hairdressers
• Company events
• Allocated funding for team building activities, social events and celebrations throughout the year
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free mortgage advice
• Meals on shift

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Aged 21+ (legal requirement for residential care roles).

Driving Licence is essential.