Childrens Residential Support Worker - Robin House

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

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave

Awards & vouchers

Overtime opportunities

Training & career development

Generous annual leave

EAP & wellbeing support

Unum Healthcare

Aviva Digicare

Refer a Friend bonus

Discounts & Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work

Subsidised days out

Long service awards

Meals provided during shifts

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is seeking a Childrens Residential Support Worker in Great Houghton, Northamptonshire. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, working with a 16-year-old in a solo placement home. You will support daily routines, personal care, and outdoor activities.

Drivers with a FULL UK driving license are essential. The role offers a competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579), paid training, and opportunities for career development within a supportive charity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, preferably with an understanding of sensory needs.
• Must be comfortable with personal care.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation and medication support (if required).
• Provide personal care.
• 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 alongside the young persons family for regular updates, communicate changes etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

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

Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 per annum

Location: Great Houghton, Northamptonshire – NN4

Ofsted: Good

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2inspire, are 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 exceptional team members to be part of our exciting journey.

Vacancy

Robin House offers bespoke support for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. It is a solo placement home, which is currently home to a 16 your old male who is very active and loves going outside to the park for walks. We therefore require support workers who are happy to spend a lot of time outside, walking, being active and generally having fun!

Previous experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, are essential, preferably with an understanding of sensory needs. You must be comfortable with personal care.

We are looking for staff who are dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, showing patience, empathy and being able to remain calm during difficult periods. The young person is very attuned to emotions; therefore, it is vital that staff have a happy disposition at times!

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation and medication support (if required).
• Provide personal care.
• 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 alongside the young persons family for regular updates, communicate changes etc.

Drivers with a FULL UK driving license are essential, the home is located in a village location and offers onsite parking.

Shifts

• 40 hours per week
• 12 hour shifts from 0700 – 1900

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.
• 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.

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.