Children'S Residential Support Worker - Orchard House

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

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Sleep-in allowance

Annual leave + buy 5 days

EAP & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on shopping & holidays

Reimbursements via Unum/Aviva

Refer a Friend bonus

Meals included during shifts

Résumé du poste

Shaw Trust is seeking a Residential Support Worker to ensure the safety and daily care of children and young people in our home. You will support morning routines, school runs, meals, activities, medical appointments, and record-keeping, while promoting independence and positive relationships.

You must hold a full UK driving licence, work flexibly including evenings and sleep-ins (1–2 per week), and complete safer recruitment checks.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Compassion, patience, and strong communication.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsabilités

• Safeguard and promote wellbeing of young people in care.
• Provide daily care: cooking, cleaning, budgeting, independence.
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Maintain safe environment and record incidents per policy.
• Build positive relationships and support with appointments and transport.

Connaissances

Compassion

Patience

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Formation

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Description du poste

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for the safety of our children and young people who live within our home, supporting with their daily routines, getting up in the morning, getting ready for school, school runs, supporting with daily activities in the home or out and in the community, attending medical appointments, supporting with family visits, meal preparation and more!

• 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).
• Due to the location of the home, drivers with a full UK driver’s 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).
• Sleep-in allowance (£50.00 per sleep).
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare – fully funded
• 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

• You must hold a full UK licence - we are unable to consider none drivers
• 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.
• This is a full time, permanent contract based on 40 hours a week.

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.