Children's Residential Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Chalfont St. Peter; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary reviews

Fully funded training programs

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vetro is seeking a Male Children's Residential Support Worker in Chalfont Saint Peter, Buckinghamshire. This role provides safe, therapeutic and nurturing care in a regulated environment to support children's development, independence and wellbeing while following safeguarding standards.

You will deliver tailored care, model positive behaviour, and organise activities to help children reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Caring, flexible and resilient by nature with excellent communication
• Experience in caring or support role desirable but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Ability to work shifts including sleep-ins
• Knowledge of Ofsted/CIW safeguarding protocols

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored therapeutic care and emotional support to children and young people
• Act as a positive role model to foster independence and life skills
• Organise and support activities like theme parks, fishing, football and hiking
• Build trusting relationships to help children reach their full potential
• Support children through safeguarding-focused care standards

Skills

Communication skills

Caring nature

Flexible attitude

Resilience

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Male Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £31,493 to £34,495 per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins)
Employment Type: Full-time, 39 hours per week

Job Overview

A Residential Support Worker position is available in Chalfont Saint Peter within a dedicated children s home. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives by providing safe, therapeutic, and nurturing care in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to promoting the development, independence, and well-being of children and young people, working within the framework of safeguarding standards and sector best practices.

Key Responsibilities

As a Residential Support Worker based in Chalfont Saint Peter, your daily duties will include:

• Delivering tailored therapeutic care and emotional support to children and young people in line with sector requirements such as Ofsted and CIW standards
• Acting as a positive role model to foster independence and life skills through engaging activities and support
• Organising and supporting fun and developmental activities like theme parks, fishing, football, and hiking to encourage holistic growth
• Building trusting relationships with children by providing consistent, nurturing support to help them reach their full potential
• Supporting children through challenging situations while maintaining a focus on safeguarding and sector-specific care standards

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful as a Residential Support Worker, you will need:

• A caring, flexible, and resilient nature with excellent communication skills
• Experience in a caring, support, or similar role is desirable but not essential
• A full UK Driving Licence is required to support flexible working arrangements
• Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, within a regulated care environment
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as Ofsted or CIW and safeguarding protocols

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews tailored to experienced Residential Support Worker candidates
• Fully funded training programmes to achieve recognised qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
• Opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment
• The chance to work in a caring environment that values your contribution and supports your growth

If you are passionate about making a difference in children s lives and meet the above criteria, Join us in helping children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and all decisions are made on merit.