Childrens Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Pennington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shifts

Free on-site parking

Blue Light Card discounts

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Residential Child Care Worker for a therapeutic home near Southampton (Lymington, Verwood or Fordingbridge). You will deliver child-centered care, support emotional and developmental needs, and promote a safe, structured environment within a warm, family-like setting.

You’ll work closely with social workers and educators, participate in activities, and cover shifts including sleep-ins, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Aged 21 or over
• Full, clean UK driving licence (home vehicle provided)
• Ability to work flexible shifts including sleep-ins
• Strong safeguarding commitment and accurate records
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
• Experience with children or Early Years is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored emotional and practical support to meet individual needs
• Act as a positive role model and foster trusting relationships
• Support children during school runs, activities and family contact sessions
• Plan and participate in recreational, educational and social activities
• Assist children in reaching developmental milestones
• Maintain household routines including cooking, cleaning and creating a warm environment
• Complete daily records, reports and health and safety checks
• Work with social workers, educators and other professionals
• Support shift patterns, including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Sleep-ins availability

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Residential Child Care Worker - Just outside of Southampton (Lymington, Verwood or Fordingbridge)

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? We are seeking dedicated Residential Child Care Workers to join a small, therapeutic residential home in Lymington, Hampshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to support children who have experienced trauma, using innovative approaches such as PACE and DDP, within a nurturing and family-like environment.

The Role

As a Residential Child Care Worker in Lymington, Hampshire, you will be a vital part of a close-knit team, providing high-quality, child-centred care. Your work will focus on creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment where children can develop confidence, resilience, and independence. You will build trusting relationships and support children with their emotional, developmental, and practical needs.

Your daily responsibilities include:

• Providing tailored emotional and practical support to meet individual needs
• Acting as a positive role model and fostering trusting relationships
• Supporting children during school runs, activities, and family contact sessions
• Planning and participating in recreational, educational, and social activities
• Assisting children in reaching developmental milestones
• Maintaining household routines, including cooking, cleaning, and ensuring a warm environment
• Completing daily records, reports, and health and safety checks
• Working collaboratively with social workers, educators, and other professionals
• Supporting shift patterns, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays

Candidate Requirements

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, with a strong focus on values and commitment. Essential requirements include:

• Aged 21 or over
• Full, clean UK driving licence (home vehicle provided)
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and holidays
• Strong safeguarding commitment and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Candidates holding a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care, or similar, and those with experience supporting younger children or working in Early Years settings, are encouraged to apply. Experience working with children with complex emotional needs is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £35,210 per year, plus sleep-in payments of £55 per night
• Full training, including funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and therapeutic parenting courses
• Support for career progression to Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications
• Health & wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Practical benefits including free meals during shifts, free on-site parking, and discounts via Blue Light Card
• 28 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Casual dress and a family-like home environment
• Referral bonus scheme

Location

Lymington, Hampshire

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.