Children's Residential Support Worker (Bank)

Your Chapter Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Provider

Holidays paid quarterly

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Your Chapter Ltd., a specialist provider of residential care and education, is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker (Bank) to support vulnerable children and young people across England and Wales. You will help with routines, education support, and engaging activities in a safe, nurturing environment.

Join a passionate team and receive full training. The role involves shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, offering meaningful, flexible opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential care is preferred but not essential.
• Full training provided to support success in the role.
• Willing to work shifts that include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, personal care, meals and activities to foster independence.
• Provide educational support and assist with homework and skill development.
• Lead recreational activities and holidays to boost engagement and wellbeing.
• Offer emotional support and person-centred care to children.
• Complete care plans and keep accurate records.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised home environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing team environment.

Skills

Caring & Compassionate

Resilient

Team-Oriented

Communicative

Motivated

Flexible

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker (Bank)

Children's Residential Support Worker (Bank)

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!)
• Holidays: Accrue as you work, holiday pay will be paid Quarterly
• 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.