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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group) is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker for Rosendale House in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. This full-time, permanent role offers 40 hours per week with a salary of £29,767 - £31,579 per annum plus sleep-in allowances.

You will safeguard young people, provide daily care, help develop life skills, and transport them to school and appointments. A full UK driving licence is essential.

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).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

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, 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.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Driver's license

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group) is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker for Rosendale House in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. This full-time, permanent role offers 40 hours per week with a salary of £29,767 - £31,579 per annum plus sleep-in allowances.

You will safeguard young people, provide daily care, help develop life skills, and transport them to school and appointments. A full UK driving licence is essential.