Empowering Children's Residential Support Worker

Swanton Care; Kettering; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Career development

Funded qualifications

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover - death in service benefit

Trained mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Voice

Monthly staff prize draw

Refer a friend scheme - £400 each time

Job summary

Swanton Care is seeking a Children's Support Worker in Kettering to provide compassionate care for children and young people in a residential setting. You will help with daily routines, education, and personal development while planning engaging activities and building a nurturing home environment.

The role focuses on fostering independence, confidence, and resilience within a supportive team. The position includes shift work, with opportunities for progression and funded qualifications.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and genuinely care about making a difference to young people.
• Positive outlook and energy, plus enthusiasm in daily work.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to support young people through challenges.
• Willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Supporting daily routines, education and personal development.
• Planning and taking part in activities – from movie nights to outdoor adventures.
• Helping create a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience.
• Working as part of a supportive team that celebrates success together.

Skills

Kind & patient

Positive outlook

Resilient under pressure

Team player

Strong communication

Willing to learn

Flexible shifts

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Swanton Care is seeking a Children's Support Worker in Kettering to provide compassionate care for children and young people in a residential setting. You will help with daily routines, education, and personal development while planning engaging activities and building a nurturing home environment.

The role focuses on fostering independence, confidence, and resilience within a supportive team. The position includes shift work, with opportunities for progression and funded qualifications.