Childrens Residential Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Southampton is seeking a Residential Childcare Practitioner to support children with complex mental health needs. In this role, you will create a safe and therapeutic environment, act as a trusted role model, and collaborate with teams to enhance the wellbeing of vulnerable young people. This position offers competitive salary and substantial leave benefits.

Benefits

Enhancements for evenings/weekends

Career development and training

Supportive team environment

Up to 33 days leave + public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or secure settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a therapeutic parent and positive influence.
• Collaborate with education and wellbeing teams.
• Lead structured, enriching activities.
• Work flexible shifts incl. weekends, early/late, and sleep-ins.
• Receive full induction and ongoing training.

Skills

Passion for working with children and young people

Emotional resilience

Patience

Physical capability

Job description

Residential Childcare Practitioner Southampton 27,780- 35,564 (incl. 5,000 Market Supplement) 37 hrs/week, Permanent

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in a child's life? Join our secure residential care team, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as a Residential Childcare Practitioner supporting up to ten children with complex mental health, behavioural, and attachment needs.

As a Residential Childcare Practitioner, you'll work in a structured, therapeutic setting that helps vulnerable young people feel safe, supported, and empowered. You'll act as a trusted role model, build secure relationships, and support recovery from trauma with empathy and consistency.

What You'll Do

• Be a therapeutic parent and positive influence
• Collaborate with education and wellbeing teams
• Lead structured, enriching activities
• Work flexible shifts incl. weekends, early/late, and sleep-ins
• Receive full induction and ongoing training

What We're Looking For

• Passion for working with children and young people
• Emotional resilience, patience, and physical capability
• Experience in residential or secure settings (preferred)

Why Join Us?

• Enhancements for evenings/weekends
• Career development and training
• Supportive team environment
• Up to 33 days leave + public holidays

Take the next step in a meaningful career as a Residential Childcare Practitioner. Apply today and help shape brighter futures.