Residential Childcare Practitioner - Help Children Thrive

Homes2Inspire / Shaw Trust; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in RC

28 days annual leave

Free meals on shift

Blue Light Card eligibility

Unum Healthcare & Aviva Digicare

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our Crewkerne home, supporting two children in a spacious four-bedroom property. You will build trust, provide daily care, and help children engage in education, hobbies, and community activities.

You’ll use child-centred approaches to support emotional well-being, skills development, and independence, while safeguarding at all times. A full UK driving licence and flexibility for shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support.
• Support children to develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Encourage involvement in education, hobbies and community activities.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children at all times.
• Use therapeutic, child-centred approaches to manage challenging situations.
• Work with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Celebrate children’s achievements and milestones.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our Crewkerne home, supporting two children in a spacious four-bedroom property. You will build trust, provide daily care, and help children engage in education, hobbies, and community activities.

You’ll use child-centred approaches to support emotional well-being, skills development, and independence, while safeguarding at all times. A full UK driving licence and flexibility for shifts are essential.