Residential Support Worker

Aspris Children's Services; Hounsdown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's support services organization in Hounsdown is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide emotional support and assistance in daily activities for young people. The role involves engaging with children at various activities outside traditional work settings, and comes with full training, flexible hours, and a supportive environment. Candidates do not need experience but should be compassionate and patient. Full UK driving license is required.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

Exclusive rewards platform

High-street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership

Refer a friend bonus

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• No prior experience with children needed; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and assist with daily activities.
• Engage young people in fun activities outside of work.
• Build strong relationships to support progress in children.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Teamwork

Resilience

Communication

Job description

At Aspris, we believe that all young people deserve the best chance to grow, develop and receive support that prepares them for a bright future. Our Residential Support Workers are crucial in helping us to achieve our vision.

What the role looks like

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll provide emotional support to our young people and help with day-to-day activities such as getting washed, dressed and out to school. If you are working a shift during the weekend, you will barely be on‑site at the home because the fun is elsewhere – think theme parks, bowling alleys, cinemas and zoos. You'll have so much fun that you'll almost forget you're at work.

With the good times will come challenging times, with our homes accommodating young people with autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs. Although our Residential Support Workers tell us that the strong relationships and lasting memories that you create together will more than make up for these challenges. For them, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a young person overcome difficulties and progress.

West View provides care for up to 5 young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. We have worked with children and young people with Learning Disabilities, Attachment Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome and other associated autistic spectrum disorders as well as young people experiencing difficulties with mental health, troubled family relationships or conduct. The home is situated in a rural area on the outskirts of Southampton City, enabling young people to have great links to amazing places such as the buzzing city centre, the New Forest, the Isle of Wight and London.

All candidates must have a full UK driving licence.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for compassionate, friendly and genuinely caring individuals who want to give our young people the best possible chance to succeed.

If you're the type of person who:

• Thrives as part of a team
• Is resilient, patient and understanding
• Has a natural flair for making people smile
• Is always around to lend a listening ear
• Is partial to a film night, baking or Xbox game

This could be the perfect role for you. And don't worry if you don't have any experience working with children, we will provide all the support and training you need to build a fulfilling career that you can be proud of, including fully funded qualifications.

What's in it for you

We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most. We also understand that not everyone can do set shifts, so we're very flexible with hours to suit your needs.

On top of this, you'll also get access to a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Healthcare cash plan, wellbeing support and loans
• An exclusive rewards and benefits platform
• High‑street and online discounts through Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme and gym membership
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Hours that suit your lifestyle

Explore these further in our guide to benefits and pensions.

So, if you're ready to join a values‑led organisation that puts children at the heart of everything we do and genuinely cares about their employees, we'd love to hear from you.

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