Residential Support Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in the East Midlands seeks a compassionate Residential Support Worker dedicated to helping Looked After Children. In this role, you will provide essential care, support individualized care plans, and work within a multidisciplinary team to promote children's growth and well-being. Applicants should have a QCF Level 4 qualification or relevant experience in a residential setting. This position offers comprehensive training, various bonuses, and a chance to make a real impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Paid face-to-face training

Company pension scheme

Overtime pay

Sleep-in shifts compensation

Various bonuses

Christmas party

Birthday leave

Employment assistance program

Qualifications

• Ability to work long days with night shifts
• Complete the full induction programme and training
• Participate in supervisions and staff meetings
• Manage reporting and risk assessments
• Role-model best practice for staff and children

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to Looked After Children
• Implement individualized care plans and therapeutic interventions
• Support senior staff and lead shifts when needed

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Confidence in leading shifts

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Education

QCF Level 4 qualification

Minimum of 6 months’ experience in a children's residential setting

Job description

Do you have a big heart and a passion for helping children reach their full potential? Are you patient, understanding, and ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

Our children’s home is a place where safety, care, and growth come first. We’re dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that helps children overcome challenges and thrive. Join us and be part of a team that changes lives every day.

Role Overview

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in the daily lives of Looked after Children, providing care, support, and guidance. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to create individualised care plans and implement therapeutic interventions. Your patience, empathy, and strong communication skills will help you manage challenging behaviours and support the children's emotional and developmental needs.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work long days with sleeps on a rolling rota basis
• Complete the full induction programme and all phases of online training
• Learn and confidently use all internal systems
• Attend face-to-face training sessions as required
• Participate in fortnightly supervisions (or monthly where applicable) and contribute to regular staff meetings
• Complete all daily recording, reporting, and required paperwork for the home and young people
• Carry out and update risk assessments, care plans, and document checks
• Act as a keyworker and attend external meetings related to the young people you support
• Support senior staff and shift leaders, and be competent to lead occasional shifts when required
• Role-model best practice for new staff and young people
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Work towards, or already hold, the QCF Level 4 qualification (and meet QCF certification requirements for relevant roles)
• Or have a minimum of 6 months’ experience working within a children’s residential setting.

Benefits

• Paid face-to-face training opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Overtime paid at an additional £2.50 per hour once you exceed 160 hours per month
• Sleep-in shifts paid at £50 per night
• Annual Appraisal Bonus, Probation Bonus and Ofsted Bonus
• Referral payment for recommending a friend.
• Paid Christmas party
• Birthday Leave.
• Employment Assistance Scheme
• All pay increases occur twice per year, in March or October
• Staff finishing probation will receive their increment at the next available review month (e.g., probation passed in August → increment awarded in October)
• To move to the next pay band, RMs must evidence that the staff member meets all required criteria, with clear targets set within PDPs and annual appraisals.

Please send your CV to be considered for this exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the life of a child