Children's Residential Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Sudbury CP; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Fully funded training programmes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate in Sudbury, England, is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide safe, therapeutic and nurturing care for children and young people in a regulated setting. The role emphasizes safeguarding, development, and independence within Ofsted/CIW standards.

You will deliver tailored support, lead activities, and build trusting relationships with the young people. Shifts include sleep-ins; a full UK driving licence and flexible working are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring or support role is desirable but not essential.
• A full UK Driving Licence is required to support flexible working.
• Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, within a regulated care environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding protocols and Ofsted/CIW standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored therapeutic care and emotional support to children and young people in line with sector requirements such as Ofsted and CIW standards.
• Act as a positive role model to foster independence and life skills through engaging activities and support.
• Organise and support activities like theme parks, fishing, football, and hiking to encourage holistic growth.
• Build trusting relationships with children by providing consistent, nurturing support to help them reach their full potential.
• Support children through challenging situations while maintaining safeguarding and sector-specific care standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible

Driving licence (UK)

Sleep-ins

Job description

Location: Sudbury, Suffolk, East of England

Salary: £32,304 to £35,305 ( Inclusive of sleep-ins)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Job Overview

A Residential Support Worker position is available in Sudbury 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 Sudbury, 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