Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ Level 3 training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Male Children’s Residential Support Worker for a full-time role in Chalfont Saint Peter, Buckinghamshire. The position offers 39 hours per week with a salary of £31,493 to £34,495 per annum, inclusive of sleep-ins.

You will provide safe, therapeutic care in a regulated children’s home setting. The ideal candidate is caring, flexible and resilient with strong communication skills, and holds a full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• Caring, flexible and resilient with excellent communication.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted/CIW standards.

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 developmental activities to encourage growth.
• Build trusting relationships and provide consistent, nurturing support.
• Support children through challenging situations while upholding safeguarding standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Tools

Driving Licence

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

• 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

• 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

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