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

Shaw Trust; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Ofsted bonus

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

EAP

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker for Wallis House in Rothwell. You will safeguard young people and provide daily care to help them develop life skills in a nurturing, structured environment.

Role requires flexible shifts, 1–2 sleep-ins per week, and a full UK driving license. Salary £29,767–£31,579 per year plus £50 sleep-in and Ofsted bonus scheme, with extensive training and progression opportunities.

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker for Wallis House in Rothwell. You will safeguard young people and provide daily care to help them develop life skills in a nurturing, structured environment.

Role requires flexible shifts, 1–2 sleep-ins per week, and a full UK driving license. Salary £29,767–£31,579 per year plus £50 sleep-in and Ofsted bonus scheme, with extensive training and progression opportunities.