Children's Residential Support Worker

SHAW TRUST; Burtle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and sleep-in pay

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Annual Attendance Bonus

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Free meals on shift

Healthcare reimbursements

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of the Homes & Horizons partnership, operates a children's home in Burtle, Somerset, providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care for children and young people who have experienced trauma and disruption.

We are seeking resilient, compassionate individuals to build trusting relationships, provide day-to-day care, and support access to education, activities, and community opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and show empathy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance, and emotional support.
• Help children develop independence and essential life skills.
• Support children to access education, hobbies, activities, and community opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Respond calmly and therapeutically to challenging situations.
• Work closely with colleagues, social workers, education professionals, and clinicians.
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping, and celebrations of children’s achievements.

Skills

Experience with children

Emotional resilience

Therapeutic approaches

Communication

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

At Homes2Inspire, we believe every child deserves a place where they feel safe, loved, supported, and able to thrive.

Our children's home in Burtle, Somerset, provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people who have experienced significant trauma, loss, and disruption in their lives. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll help children build trust, develop resilience, and create positive experiences that can change the course of their future.

As part of Somerset's ambitious Homes & Horizons partnership with Somerset Council, this home has been developed to provide high-quality local residential care for Somerset children, helping them remain connected to their communities, education, relationships, and support networks whenever possible.

Located within the heart of the Somerset Levels, Burtle offers a peaceful rural setting whilst remaining within easy reach of Bridgwater, Street, Glastonbury, Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Wells, and surrounding Somerset communities. The local area provides access to education, leisure opportunities, outdoor activities, and community resources that help children build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.

This is more than a care role. It's about being the consistent, caring adult who helps a child feel safe enough to grow, heal, and achieve their potential.

What You'll Do

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance, and emotional support.
• Help children develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills.
• Support children to access education, hobbies, activities, and community opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Respond calmly and therapeutically to challenging situations.
• Work closely with colleagues, social workers, education professionals, and clinicians.
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping, and celebrating children's achievements.

About Our Burtle Home

Our children's home in Burtle provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children and young people can feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their potential.

As part of the Homes & Horizons project, the home has been created to provide high-quality care and stability for Somerset children, ensuring they can remain close to their communities and support networks wherever possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service and help shape a warm, supportive, and therapeutic home environment from the very beginning. Working alongside experienced colleagues and clinical professionals, you'll play a key role in creating positive experiences and helping children develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive.

The home is easily accessible from Bridgwater, Street, Glastonbury, Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Wells, Taunton, and surrounding Somerset areas.

What We're Looking For

Our homes support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs. We're looking for resilient, compassionate individuals who can provide stability, nurture, and understanding, even during challenging moments.

• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, or behaviours that challenge.
• Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Confidence in managing difficult situations using therapeutic and child-centred approaches.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve positive outcomes.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to work shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• A willingness to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if not already qualified.

What We Offer

• Salary of £29,767 - £31,579 per annum (£14.31 - £15.18 per hour).
• £50.00 per sleep-in.
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Annual Attendance Bonus.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding achievements and contributions.
• Comprehensive induction and specialist training.
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Clinical support through our Homes & Horizons therapeutic model.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing national organisation.
• 28 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Free meals whilst on shift.
• Unum Healthcare, providing healthcare reimbursements, remote GP access, wellbeing resources, and mental health support.
• Aviva Digicare, including Digital GP consultations, annual health checks, and mental health assessments.
• Employee discounts on shopping, cinema, travel, and holidays.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Christmas recognition vouchers and long-service awards.
• Ongoing learning, development, and support from experienced leaders