Children’s Residential Support Worker | Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance (£50 per sleep)

Ofsted bonus scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Comprehensive training and career dev

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is seeking a Residential Support Worker to safeguard and support children in our Orchard House home in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire. You will help with daily routines, school runs, meals, activities, and transport, while building trusting relationships and modelling positive behaviour.

You will participate in safeguarding, record-keeping, and liaising with social workers, with opportunities for funded training and career development.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Sleep-ins are required (average 1–2 per week).

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in care.
• Support daily routines, mornings, school runs and community activities.
• Attend medical appointments and family visits; prepare meals and support budgeting and independence.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with management, social workers and other professionals.
• Work flexibly including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (willing to train)

Job description

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is seeking a Residential Support Worker to safeguard and support children in our Orchard House home in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire. You will help with daily routines, school runs, meals, activities, and transport, while building trusting relationships and modelling positive behaviour.

You will participate in safeguarding, record-keeping, and liaising with social workers, with opportunities for funded training and career development.