Childrens Residential Support Worker - Abbey House

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Ofsted bonus scheme

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Training & career development

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group) is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Northampton (NN3). The role involves safeguarding, daily care, and helping young people build life skills within a 5-bed home. Full-time hours include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. Drivers with a full UK license are essential.

You’ll join a charity-led provider with ambitious growth and comprehensive training, progression opportunities, and extra benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and patience with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to pursue QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (funded).

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in care.
• Provide daily care including cooking, cleaning, and budgeting support.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain safe environment following procedures and Ofsted regulations.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• Transport to school, appointments, and activities.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with professionals.
• Work flexibly including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Full UK drivers license is essential.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

QCF Level 3 training

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

Location: Northampton – NN3

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 annum, plus £50.00 sleep-in allowance, Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes

Ofsted: Good

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2inspire, is part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.

With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for expectational team member to be part of our exciting journey.

About The Home

Abbey House is a 5 bedded children’s residential home in Northampton – NN3 and supports children and young people up to the age of 18. It provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Provide daily care and support, including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain a safe environment, following company procedures and Ofsted regulations, including reporting and recording accidents, incidents, or physical interventions.
• Build positive relationships, acting as a role model to help children manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, recreational activities, social outings, and school or college
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork, liaising with management, social workers, other healthcare professionals etc.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).
• Due to the location of the home, drivers with a full UK drivers license are essential.

WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP OR PART TIME HOURS

What You’ll Bring

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579) per annum).
• £50.00 per sleep in
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
• Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
• Meals included during shifts.

Important Information

• Drivers are essential
• Sleep-ins are required (average 1–2 per week).
• We cannot offer sponsorshipor part time hours
• All successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.

Please Note

• All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
• Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.