Children's Residential Support Worker - Fivehead

Prospects; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted Bonus

Fully funded Diploma

28 days annual leave

Free meals on shift

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Homes2Inspire in Taunton is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to help create a safe, supportive home for children at Fivehead.

You will build trust, provide day-to-day care, support education and life skills, and work with colleagues to achieve positive outcomes.

The role offers permanent, full-time employment with a salary of £29,767–£31,579 and £50 per sleep-in, plus comprehensive training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs.
• Emotional resilience and calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for helping children achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to think creatively to engage young people.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice or willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance, and emotional support.
• Support children to develop confidence, independence, and life skills.
• Encourage involvement in education, hobbies, activities, and community opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Manage challenging situations using therapeutic and child-centred approaches.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to support positive outcomes.
• Support with everyday household tasks including cooking, shopping and helping to create a welcoming home environment.
• Drive young people to school, appointments, activities and family time.
• Work alongside colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Driving license

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

£50 per sleep-in

Be the Adult They'll Remember

Children's Residential Support Worker

Fivehead, Taunton

Full Time, Permanent

£2767 - £31,579 per annum (£14.31 - £15.18 per hour)

£50 per sleep-in

Be the Adult They'll Remember

At Fivehead, we know that the biggest difference in a young person's life often comes from the everyday moments. A trusted conversation after a difficult day, a kickabout in the garden, teaching someone to cook their favourite meal, celebrating a success, or simply showing up when it matters most.

We're looking for compassionate, resilient people to join our friendly and supportive team and help create a home where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to reach their potential.

Life at Fivehead is varied, energetic and rewarding. Our young people enjoy football, golf, cooking and baking, photography, music, beach trips, arcades and outdoor pursuits, so we're looking for adults who are willing to get involved, bring their own interests and hobbies to the home, and help create opportunities for children to learn, grow and have fun.

This role is about more than providing care. It's about building trust, creating positive memories, developing life skills and helping young people believe in themselves and their future.

Alongside supporting day-to-day life in the home, you'll maintain clear and accurate records and reports, ensuring every child receives the best possible support and care. We're looking for people who genuinely care, can see beyond behaviours, and bring patience, positivity and a sense of humour to the children we support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Providing day-to-day care, guidance, and emotional support.
• Supporting children to develop confidence, independence, and life skills.
• Encouraging involvement in education, hobbies, activities, and community opportunities.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times.
• Managing challenging situations using therapeutic and child-centred approaches.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports to support positive outcomes.
• Supporting with everyday household tasks including cooking, shopping and helping to create a welcoming home environment.
• Driving young people to school, appointments, activities and family time.
• Working alongside colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or behaviours that challenge.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve positive outcomes.
• Confidence to think creatively and try new approaches to engage young people.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, or willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if not already qualified.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who can see beyond behaviour, build trust, and provide the consistency, patience, and encouragement children need to thrive.

What's In It For You?

• £29,767 - £31,579 per annum (£14.31 - £15.18 per hour)
• £50 per sleep-in
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Comprehensive induction and specialist training
• Career progression opportunities
• Clinical support through our Homes & Horizons therapeutic model
• 28 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Unum Healthcare & Aviva Digicare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping, holiday, cinema and travel discounts

Everyone's Welcome

At Homes2Inspire, we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people with care experience. Care leavers who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview through our Care Leaver Interview Scheme.

Male colleagues are currently underrepresented within our residential children's services, and we particularly welcome applications from men, although all appointments are made solely on merit.

All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're caring, dependable, and ready to help children build confidence, life skills and positive memories, we'd love to hear from you.