Childrens Residential Support Worker - Harris House

Shaw Trust; Harwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Attendance bonuses

Overtime opportunities

Training and career development paths

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is recruiting for a Residential Childcare role in Oxfordshire. You will safeguard young people, support daily routines, and promote active participation in community activities and hobbies.

A key part of the role is transporting young people to school and appointments, while modelling positive behaviour and building trust. The role requires flexibility across evenings, weekends and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Support with daily routines, household tasks and meal preparation.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments and activities.
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Calm under pressure

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Honesty

Empathy

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

The Role

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).

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 (£27,976 - £28,650 per annum).
• Sleep-in allowance (£46.01 per sleep).
• Attendance bonuses (up to £1,400 per year).
• 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

• Able to work a variety of shifts such as earlier, lates, long days, sleep ins.
• Sleep-ins are required (average 1–2 per week).
• We cannot offer sponsorshipor part time hours
• Drivers with a FULL UK licence are essential

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.

Location

In Bicester, Oxfordshire