Residential Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider is looking for a Residential Support Worker in Southampton. This role involves supporting young people with personal care, fostering development, and ensuring their emotional and physical safety. A passion for helping children who have experienced trauma is essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £29,000 along with additional benefits for sleep-in shifts and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Sleep-in shift enhancements

Completion bonus for Level 3 Diploma

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with young people and professionals.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and support for young people.
• Build meaningful relationships through emotional support.
• Encourage school attendance and help with homework.
• Ensure the safety and safeguarding of all young people.
• Collaborate with social workers and therapists.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

Commitment to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Overview

Residential Support Worker

Location: Southampton, SO14
Salary: £29,000 per annum + Sleep-In Enhancements + Overtime
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shift work including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Setting: Ofsted-Regulated Children's Home (6-bed)

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to thrive?

We are seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in a six-bed Children's Home based in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in children's residential care within a supportive and trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and support - including personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, and maintaining routines
• Build meaningful relationships with young people through consistent emotional support and positive behaviour management
• Encourage learning and development by supporting school attendance, helping with homework, and engaging in social, leisure, and life-skill activities
• Safeguard and protect - ensuring the safety of all young people and reporting any concerns in line with safeguarding policies
• Work collaboratively with Social Workers, Therapists, Youth Offending Teams, and internal colleagues to deliver holistic, person-centred care

What We're Looking For

• Empathetic & Compassionate - with a genuine desire to support children who may have experienced trauma or adversity
• Excellent Communicator - able to build trust and communicate clearly with young people and professionals
• Resilient & Calm Under Pressure - able to manage challenging situations with a positive and patient approach
• Team-Oriented - values collaboration and shared success
• Reflective & Proactive - can assess situations quickly and act in the best interests of the young person

Requirements

• Essential:
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)
• Willingness to work on a rota (including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
• Commitment to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already achieved)

What We Offer

• £29,000 salary (based on 37.5 hours per week)
• Sleep-in shift enhancements (paid in addition to base salary)
• Completion bonus for achieving your Level 3 Diploma
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented working environment
• Make a lasting impact - join our team and help shape brighter futures for children.