Childrens Residential Support Worker

RESICARE ALLIANCE; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicare Alliance is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting children with complex needs, helping them build resilience and positive relationships.

This full-time role (40 hours per week) offers meaningful opportunities to grow, mentor colleagues, and lead shifts while delivering high-quality, child-centred care.

You will work toward the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within two years and participate in safeguarding practices and collaborative reviews.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work toward Level 3 Diploma within two years.
• Ability to build appropriate relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emotional resilience and calm under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• DBS check enhanced (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care promoting safety, stability and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with children while maintaining boundaries.
• Support daily routines, education, activities, health appointments and life skills.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and behavior strategies.
• Act as key worker for allocated children, managing care planning.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews.
• Collaborate with colleagues and lead shifts when required.
• Engage respectfully with families, social workers and professionals.

Skills

Motivation to help children

Professional boundaries

Written & verbal communication

Emotional resilience

Flexibility (shifts & sleep-ins)

Safeguarding commitment

DBS check readiness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

About the Role of Residential Support Worker

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team supporting children with a range of complex needs to build resilience, form positive relationships, and reach their full potential. Every shift is a chance to offer stability, encouragement, and positive role modelling.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, paying £13.50 per hour. Being a Residential Support Worker a rewarding but responsible role, and we welcome applications from experienced practitioners as well as those new to residential childcare who can demonstrate the right values and potential. There are genuine opportunities to grow within the role, including key working, mentoring colleagues, and leading shifts.

What You'll Be Doing as a Residential Support Worker

• Providing high-quality, child-centred care that promotes safety, stability and wellbeing
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children while maintaining professional boundaries
• Supporting children with daily routines, education, activities, health appointments and life skills
• Following care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Acting as a key worker for allocated children, taking responsibility for care planning and outcomes
• Maintaining accurate, timely records and contributing to reviews
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, and leading shifts when required
• Engaging respectfully with families, social workers and other professionals
• Working towards your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already achieved)

What We're Looking For

Essential for Residential Support Worker:

• A genuine motivation to work with children and make a positive difference
• Willingness to work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within two years
• Ability to build appropriate relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to work flexibly, including shifts, weekends and sleep-ins
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• An enhanced DBS check valid for working with children (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable for Residential Support Worker:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience working with children or young people in any setting
• Experience within a regulated care environment Full UK driving licence

Our Values

We're looking for people who act professionally, respectfully and with integrity, who take pride in how they represent themselves and the children in our care. We value dependable people who bring consistency, positivity and accountability, and we're committed to supporting your ongoing learning and professional growth.

Why Choose Resicare Alliance Children's Care?

We are a growing organisation and our future is shaped by our shared values. We genuinely strive to make the differences we promote, and our fantastic team is the enabler of our ambition to deliver outstanding care and support.

• Meaningful Work: You will be at the forefront of transforming young lives, offering guidance, stability, and emotional support to children in need.
• Professional Growth: RCA is committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training and advancement opportunities to help you reach your career goals.
• Supportive Team: Join a team of caring professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
• Competitive Compensation: We value your dedication and expertise and offer competitive salaries and benefits.

All applications are assessed in detail and processing them is subject to safer recruitment regulations, as governed by both the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. The application process may be more demanding, but the job is also more rewarding.