Childrens Residential Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated residential care service in Halesowen seeks enthusiastic residential care workers to foster strong relationships with children and young people. In this dynamic role, responsibilities include providing emotional support, planning activities, and empowering young people. While prior experience is preferred, it is not necessary; a compassionate attitude and the ability to work flexible shifts are essential. The position offers competitive pay, including additional rates for sleep-in shifts, along with comprehensive training.

Benefits

Paid training

Competitive hourly rate

Payment for sleep-in shifts

Good work/life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 21 years old.
• Full UK driving licence preferable but not essential.
• No prior experience necessary, only commitment to young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support during challenging times.
• Assist young people in achieving their goals.
• Maintain accurate records for planning and reviews.
• Encourage community engagement and social activities.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Adaptability

Ability to support young people

Job description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated person seeking an exciting career in residential care?

Do you have the passion and drive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for enthusiastic residential care workers to join our amazing team, building strong relationships and fostering a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment to the children and young people in our care.

No two days are the same in this dynamic and fulfilling role. From planning engaging activities and providing one‑on‑one support to accompanying young people on off‑site trips, each day presents new challenges and opportunities.

As a residential care worker, you’ll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices.

For this role, whilst experience is preferred it is not necessary.

• Positive, can‑do attitude and passion to make a real, meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.
• What We Offer:
  • £12.69 – £13.31 per hour (depending on experience)
  • £30 per sleep‑in shift
  • A full two weeks of paid training before starting the role
  • Overtime rate of 1.25
  • Shift patterns – 2–3 shifts per week on a full‑time basis (2 days in, 4 days off)
  • Sleep‑ins are mandatory

Key responsibilities include:

Providing emotional support during challenging times; fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential; offering support in educational pursuits; maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or other meetings as directed by the line manager; empowering young people to actively participate in decision‑making about their lives and future; acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion; encouraging community engagement, attending off‑site activities and expanding their personal social networks; meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping etc.).

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.

Full UK driving licence preferable but not essential.

No prior experience necessary – only a commitment and passion for working with young people.

Must have availability for sleep‑in shifts.

Benefits:

£30 additional payment per sleep‑in shift; enhanced DBS covered; comprehensive induction and training provided; 2–3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance; rota provided 4 weeks in advance.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us.

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice.

Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way.

Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children.

As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).