Childrens Residential Support Worker

Joneshouse Recruitment Ltd; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Residential Childrens Worker (RCW) in Wimborne Minster. In this role, you will provide direct care and support to children, build trusting relationships, and promote their development and independence. Essential requirements include experience working with children and good communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Training and development support

Supportive team culture

Pension and other company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care, fostering, or social care settings.
• Understanding of child development and behaviour management.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct care and support to children in line with care plans.
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with children.
• Encourage life skills, independence, and self-confidence.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Flexible approach to work

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Residential Childrens Worker (RCW)

Location: Wimborne, Dorset

BH21

Salary: £14 p / h sleep in rate £65

Service Type: Ofsted-Registered Childrens Home

Contract: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct care and support to children in line with individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Build trusting, supportive, and consistent relationships with children, acting as a positive role model.
• Support children with education, personal development, and social activities.
• Encourage and develop life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with the homes policies and Ofsted standards.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and observations of childrens progress, incidents, and care provided.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at all times.
• Attend team meetings, supervision, and training sessions to support professional development and high-quality care delivery.
• Work collaboratively with other staff, external professionals, and families to promote the welfare of children.
• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional standards at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally in residential care, fostering, or social care settings.
• Understanding of childrens development, safeguarding, and behaviour management.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.
• Flexible approach to work, including evening, weekend, and sleep-in duties as required.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Experience supporting children with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties), SEMH, or LD.
• First aid qualification.
• Previous experience in an Ofsted-registered setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career progression opportunities
• Training and development support
• Supportive team culture
• Pension and other company benefits

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement demonstrating your suitability for the role.