Children's Residential Support Worker — Sleep-Ins & Benefits

Prospects; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Attendance bonuses

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is recruiting a Residential Support Worker to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care at Harris House in Bicester, Oxfordshire. You will support daily routines, meals, transport to school and appointments, and help young people develop essential life skills.

The role requires flexibility across evenings, weekends and sleep-ins (1–2 per week). This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary, sleep-in allowances, and ongoing training within

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or residential care preferred.
• Willing to work across shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Drivers with full UK licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare

Empathy

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire is recruiting a Residential Support Worker to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care at Harris House in Bicester, Oxfordshire. You will support daily routines, meals, transport to school and appointments, and help young people develop essential life skills.

The role requires flexibility across evenings, weekends and sleep-ins (1–2 per week). This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary, sleep-in allowances, and ongoing training within