Residential Childrens Support / Senior Support Worker

RJS Resourcing; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist children's residential provider in Burton upon Trent is now hiring Qualified Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers. This role involves working directly with children in a nurturing environment, providing essential care and support. The position offers competitive salaries, opportunities for progression, and various benefits, including bonuses and training. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential childcare and a passionate approach to supporting emotional and behavioral needs.

Benefits

Annual leave on birthday

Paid Christmas party

Company pension scheme

Paid face-to-face training

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare or support work.
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care, support, and guidance.
• Supporting emotional and behavioral needs.

Job description

We are supporting a specialist childrens residential provider who are now recruiting Qualified Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to join their growing services. These small EBD homes offer stable, therapeutic environments where staff are supported, valued and developed.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced, qualified staff looking for progression, stability and a well-structured career pathway.

Salary & Benefits

• Residential Support Worker : £26,436 + sleep-ins (up to £6,000)
• Senior Support Worker : £30,000 + sleep-ins (up to £6,000)
• Overtime at £2.50 extra per hour after 160 hours per month
• Progression opportunities with clear pay bands
• Pay reviews twice yearly (March & October)
• Probation completion increment (awarded at the next pay review date)
• Annual appraisal bonus, probation bonus & Ofsted bonus
• Additional 8 hours annual leave on your birthday
• Paid Christmas party
• Company pension scheme
• Paid face-to-face training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer-a-friend bonus (paid after their first shift)

You will work directly with children and young people in a nurturing, consistent and trauma-informed environment. Responsibilities include :

• Providing high-quality care, support and guidance
• Supporting emotional and behavioural needs
• Safeguarding and ...