Childrens Residential Worker - Amersham

Buckinghamshire Council; Amersham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Discounts on cafes/restaurants/shops

Costco membership

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a compassionate Residential Worker for its Children's Home in Amersham. You will support children and young people in a safe, structured and nurturing environment, helping with daily routines, education, activities and safeguarding.

You'll work across day, waking night and sleep-in shifts, building trusting relationships and promoting independence while collaborating with families and professionals. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals (desirable).
• A good understanding of safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• A caring and positive approach with a commitment to achieving the best outcomes.
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A commitment to completing relevant qualifications if not already achieved.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support young people with daily routines, education, appointments and activities.
• Promote independence, life skills and emotional wellbeing.
• Implement care plans and support individual outcomes.
• Encourage participation in meaningful activities and experiences.
• Provide safeguarding support and maintain a safe living environment.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support behaviour and manage challenges positively.
• Work closely with families, professionals and partner agencies.
• Accurately maintain records, reports and handovers.
• Contribute to creating a positive and supportive home culture.
• Work flexibly across day, waking night and sleep-in shifts where required.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Driving licence

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Are you passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential? Do you have the resilience, compassion and dedication to provide outstanding care and support?

We are looking for caring and committed Residential Workers to join our established Children's Home in Amersham. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive team that provides a safe, stable and nurturing home for children and young people who have experienced adversity and trauma.

Every day brings new challenges, rewards and opportunities to positively impact a young person's life. Whether supporting educational achievements, celebrating milestones, teaching life skills or simply being a trusted adult, your role will help shape brighter futures. The role involves providing high-quality care in a residential setting, supporting both day and night shifts as part of a dedicated team.

Our Amersham home provides a warm, welcoming and therapeutic environment where children and young people can feel safe, valued and supported. We are committed to delivering trauma-informed care that promotes emotional wellbeing, personal development and positive outcomes.

Working alongside experienced residential professionals, social workers, education providers and healthcare partners, you'll play a vital role in helping young people build confidence, develop independence and achieve their goals. The role focuses on creating a stable and nurturing environment that promotes each young person's physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

About the role

As a Residential Worker, you will be responsible for supporting young people through their day-to-day lives while maintaining a safe, structured and caring environment.

You will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support young people with daily routines, education, appointments and activities.
• Promote independence, life skills and emotional wellbeing.
• Implement care plans and support individual outcomes.
• Encourage participation in meaningful activities and experiences.
• Provide safeguarding support and maintain a safe living environment.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support behaviour and manage challenges positively.
• Work closely with families, professionals and partner agencies.
• Accurately maintain records, reports and handovers.
• Contribute to creating a positive and supportive home culture.
• Work flexibly across day, waking night and sleep-in shifts where required. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, safeguarding young people, supporting routines, engaging them in positive activities and maintaining clear records.

About you

We're looking for individuals who genuinely want to make a difference and can bring energy, empathy and professionalism to our team.

You'll have:

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals (desirable).
• A good understanding of safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• A caring and positive approach with a commitment to achieving the best outcomes.
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A commitment to completing relevant qualifications if not already achieved.

You'll be someone who listens, encourages, motivates and advocates for young people while helping them feel safe, respected and valued. The role requires understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, relationship building and the ability to support young people with complex needs. A full driving licence is essential

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Interview date: TBC - Applications are shortlisted weekly

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like‑minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.