Children's Residential Support Worker - Danetree House

Shaw Trust; Daventry; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sleep-in allowance

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

EAP and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Discounts & Blue Light Card

Résumé du poste

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker to join Danetree House in Daventry. You will provide daily care, support independence, and help young people develop life skills in a safe, nurturing environment.

You’ll safeguard wellbeing, build positive relationships, enable participation in community activities, and work flexibly including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. A full UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).

Responsabilités

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Provide daily care and support, including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain a safe environment, following company procedures and Ofsted regulations, including reporting and recording accidents, incidents, or physical interventions.
• Build positive relationships, acting as a role model to help children manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, recreational activities, social outings, and school or college.
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork, liaising with management, social workers, other healthcare professionals etc.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).
• Drivers with a full UK license are essential.

Connaissances

Compassion & patience

Strong communication

Stay calm under pressure

QCF Level 3 preparation

Formation

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Description du poste

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire – NN11

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 annum, plus £50.00 sleep-in allowance, Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes

Ofsted: Good

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2inspire, are part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.

With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for expectational team members to be part of our exciting journey.

About The Home

Danetree House is a 2 bedded children’s residential home in Daventry – NN11. Supporting children and young people up to the age of 18, it provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.

The Role

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Provide daily care and support, including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain a safe environment, following company procedures and Ofsted regulations, including reporting and recording accidents, incidents, or physical interventions.
• Build positive relationships, acting as a role model to help children manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, recreational activities, social outings, and school or college
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork, liaising with management, social workers, other healthcare professionals etc.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).
• Drivers with a full UK license are essential.

What You’ll Bring

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579) per annum).
• £50.00 per sleep in
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
• Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
• Meals included during shifts.

Important Information

• Drivers are essential
• Sleep-ins are required (average 1–2 per week).
• We cannot offer sponsorshipor part time hours
• All successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.

Please Note

• All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
• Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.