Residential Support Worker

Young Foundations; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue light card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared

Long service reward

Job summary

Young Foundations is seeking a Residential Practitioner to join our dedicated care team supporting young adults aged 16–25 with complex mental health needs. Based in a peaceful residential setting with large gardens and shared spaces, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable young people—helping them to build independence, stability and confidence for the future.

You will work as part of a supportive team, providing structure and positive role modelling, with funded

Job description

Job Summary

Binley Woods is looking for a Residential Practitioner to join our dedicated care team supporting young adults aged 16–25 with complex mental health needs. Based in a peaceful residential setting with large gardens and shared communal spaces, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people—helping them to build independence, stability, and confidence for the future.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Lead and guide young adults at critical life stages—use your influence to help shape futures.
• Be part of a supportive, tight-knit team in a role set within a scenic environment with expansive outdoor space and gardens.
• Provide structure and positive role modelling to support young people managing mental health challenges.

This Role Is for You If You:

• Value teamwork, leadership, and responsibility.
• Are passionate about helping young people develop life skills and independence.
• Stay calm and adaptable under pressure.
• Communicate effectively with both young people and colleagues.
• Are reliable, proactive, and committed to making a real impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a fulfilling, long-term career.
• Fully funded professional training (Level 3/4 Health & Social Care, Therapeutic Childcare degree).
• Clear career progression routes into senior roles.
• Salary sacrifice scheme, enhanced leave, and a supportive team culture.
• Ongoing career development, wellness support, and on-the-job training.

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

About us

At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism.

We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.

• Pay Progression
• Blue light card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package
• Long service reward

Values

• Nuture, educate and protect

At Young Foundations, we want you to nuture, educate and protect each person we look after, and treat them with the same love and respect you would a member of your family.

• Make a difference

We would like you to use your role at Young Foundations to make a difference to the lives of the people who live and learn with us. You can do this by sharing your own ideas and engaging in your work with compassion, enthusiasm and energy.

• Enjoy the work

Part of life is having fun. There is a joy and laughter in everyday experiences within Young Foundations. Have fun whilst you work, in ways which are fair to others and enjoyable for all.

Young Foundations

Alexander House, Highfield Park, Llandyrnog, Denbighshire LL16 4LU