Children's Residential Support Worker — Make a Difference

Shaw Trust; Worcester; On-site; GBP 27,976 - 28,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Attendance bonus

QCF Level 3 funded

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Generous annual leave

EAP and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Long service awards

Job summary

Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group) seeks a Residential Support Worker for Rosendale House in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. You will safeguard and support young people, provide daily care, and promote independence with budgeting and shopping.

Role requires flexi hours including evenings and sleep-ins; full UK driver's licence is essential. Salary range £27,976–£28,650 per year plus sleep-in allowance and attendance bonus, with funded QCF Level 3 training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Provide daily care including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain a safe environment following procedures and Ofsted regulations and report incidents.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model for emotional management.
• Transport young people to school, appointments, activities and outings.
• Maintain records and liaise with management, social workers, and professionals.
• Work flexibly including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1-2 per week).
• Full UK driver’s licence is essential.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

QCF Level 3 funding

Honesty

Empathy

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group) seeks a Residential Support Worker for Rosendale House in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. You will safeguard and support young people, provide daily care, and promote independence with budgeting and shopping.

Role requires flexi hours including evenings and sleep-ins; full UK driver's licence is essential. Salary range £27,976–£28,650 per year plus sleep-in allowance and attendance bonus, with funded QCF Level 3 training.