Children's Residential Support Worker

Your Chapter Ltd; Hebden Bridge; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins included

28 days holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Comprehensive training

Leadership Development Programme

Award-winning provider

Job summary

Your Chapter Ltd is a specialist provider of residential care and education, supporting vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma. As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be a crucial part of a passionate team, helping young people through their challenges and creating positive change in their lives.

Your duties include supporting daily routines, educational assistance, leading recreational activities, providing emotional support, and maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate: a genuine passion for helping vulnerable children
• Resilient: able to handle emotionally demanding situations
• Team-oriented: comfortable working as part of a collaborative team
• Communicative: strong written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated: committed to high-quality care for children and young people
• Flexible: willing to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Responsibilities

• Support children’s daily routines including personal care, meals, and activities to foster independence
• Encourage learning, help with homework, and support new skills development
• Organise and lead recreational activities and holidays to boost engagement and wellbeing
• Provide guidance, care, and person-centred support during difficult moments
• Complete care plans, reports, and maintain accurate records
• Keep the home clean, secure, and well-organised
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing environment

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Team-oriented

Communicative

Motivated

Flexible

Job description

Location: Hebden Bridge, HX7

Salary: Up to £33,703 per annum

Hours: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours per week) with a flexible shift pattern, including evenings, weekends, and an average of two sleep-ins per week (included in salary - £55 per sleep-in). Voluntary overtime is also available.

About Your Chapter

At Your Chapter, we are a specialist provider of residential care and education, dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse. Guided by our core values, we aim to transform the lives of those in our care across England and Wales.

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll be a crucial part of a passionate team, helping vulnerable young people through their challenges and creating positive change in their lives.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Residential Support Worker, your role will include:

• Supporting daily routines: Supporting children with personal care, meal preparation, and daily activities to help them develop independence
• Educational support: Encouraging and supporting children in their learning journey, assisting with homework, and helping them develop new skills
• Leading recreational activities: Organising and leading recreational activities, including fun events and holidays, to increase engagement and enhance well-being.
• Emotional support: Providing guidance, care, and person-centred support to help children navigate difficult moments
• Documentation: Completing care plans, reports, and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintaining a safe environment: Ensuring the home is clean, secure, and well-organised
• Team collaboration: Working closely with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing environment

Every day is unique, with opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of the children you care for.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are:

• Caring and Compassionate: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on vulnerable children's lives
• Resilient: Able to handle emotionally demanding situations and provide stability to children in need
• Team-Oriented: Comfortable working as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Communicative: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with children, colleagues, and external partners
• Motivated: Committed to providing high-quality care and working toward the best outcomes for children and young people
• Flexible: Willing to work shifts that include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Previous experience in residential care is preferred but not essential - we provide full training to support your success in the role.

What We Offer

• Award-Winning Provider: Join an organisation that’s recognised for excellence in the sector (check out our social media for photos and updates!)
• Comprehensive Training: Access to continuous professional development and the opportunity to grow through our Leadership Development Programme
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our Simply Health cashback scheme for dental, optical, and health services
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and work-related issues
• Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Length of Service Award: Celebrate your milestones with us
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £1,000 for referring a colleague

We can't wait to hear from you!

About Us

Check out our website to learn more about our amazing team:

Your Chapter - Changing children's life stories

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and treated with dignity and respect.