Children's Residential Support Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (224–248 hours)

Qualifications support

Long-service rewards

Wellbeing day

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker to provide safe, child-centred care for children and young people in a residential setting. You will support wellbeing, contribute to care plans, and promote independence within a supportive team.

This permanent role requires Enhanced DBS clearance and a Full UK driving licence, with opportunities to develop your skills through our training and qualifications support.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, child-centred care for children and young people in our residential home.
• Support emotional, physical, and psychological wellbeing.
• Contribute to care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Help children develop life skills and independence.
• Engage in education, leisure and social activities with residents.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Skills

Child care

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive organisation dedicated to creating opportunities and fostering growth for vulnerable children and young people. The position is a permanent role, offering a rewarding environment where you can develop your career while making a real impact.

About the role

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will provide safe, consistent, and child-centred care for children and young people living in our residential home. Your duties will include supporting their emotional and physical wellbeing, contributing to their care plans, safeguarding their welfare, and promoting their independence. You will work as part of a dedicated team aligned with our therapeutic, innovative approach that puts children first. This role requires a caring personality, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Provide safe, child-centred care, respecting individual needs
• Support emotional, physical, and psychological wellbeing
• Promote equality, inclusion, and challenge discrimination
• Safeguard and promote children’s welfare in line with legislation and policies
• Support children’s personal hygiene, behaviour, and life skills development
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of care plans
• Support children with leisure, education, and social activities
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and safeguarding procedures
• Undertake household duties, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry
• Administer medication as trained and support children when unwell
• Engage in team meetings, training, and personal development initiatives
• Be flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment adhering to health and safety regulations

Benefits of working as a Children’s Residential Support Worker

• Enhanced Annual Leave – Start at 224 hours rising to 248 hours after four years – because we know how precious your time off is.
• Supported Qualifications – We back you in gaining recognised, transferable qualifications that validate your expertise and align with industry standards.
• Cheers for Years – We celebrate loyalty. Receive a gift at your 2, 5 and 10 year milestones as a thank-you for your continued commitment to changing lives.
• Health & Wellbeing Day – Take a paid wellbeing day each year to support your physical, mental and emotional health.

Experience we are looking for

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check
• Full UK driving licence