Residential Support Worker

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential childcare provider is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker for their homes in Northampton. This full-time role involves supporting children aged 8-17 in a therapeutic setting and requires a commitment to safeguarding and emotional resilience. The position offers competitive pay, along with comprehensive training and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus sleep-in allowances

Excellent training and induction

Career progression routes into senior roles

Company pension

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Experience in residential childcare or similar setting preferred.
• Currently 50% through a relevant qualification considered.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people.
• Support children with daily routines, education, and personal development.
• Record and follow care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Commitment to safeguarding

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Location: Northampton (NN5 & NN6)

Salary: £26,436.80(plus sleep-in payments of £50 per sleep and progression opportunities)

Hours: Full-time, 1 on / 2 off shift pattern

Are you a compassionate, committed professional looking to make a lasting difference in children’s lives? Join one of the Midlands' leading residential childcare providers, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care across 14 Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ homes.

We're now recruiting Residential Support Workers for our homes in Northampton (NN5 and NN6). These homes provide safe, stable, and nurturing environments for young people with emotional and behavioural needs, many of whom have experienced early trauma, neglect, or complex family backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

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  Established and respected provider with 14 homes across the Midlands

  
  


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  Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding services

  
  


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  Strong, stable leadership teams in every home

  
  


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  Real focus on staff development, wellbeing, and progression

  
  

About the Role:

You’ll be working directly with children aged 8–17, supporting them emotionally, practically and developmentally to help them thrive in a stable, therapeutic setting.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Build consistent, trusting relationships with young people

  
  


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  Support children with daily routines, education, and personal development

  
  


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  Help manage behaviours in a calm, compassionate, and structured way

  
  


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  Record and follow care plans, risk assessments, and daily logs

  
  


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  Promote independence, self-esteem, and healthy coping strategies

  
  


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  Act as a positive role model at all times

  
  

Shift Pattern:

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  1 on / 2 off rota (24-hour shifts with sleep-ins)

  
  


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  Consistent shift pattern that promotes work/life balance and relationship building with children

  
  

Requirements:

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  Full UK driving licence (essential)

  
  


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  Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People – or currently 50% through a relevant qualification

  
  


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  Experience in residential childcare or similar setting (preferred)

  
  


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  Strong emotional resilience, commitment to safeguarding, and a trauma-informed approach

  
  

What We Offer:

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  Competitive salary plus sleep-in allowances

  
  


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  Excellent training, induction and funded qualifications

  
  


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  Career progression routes into senior roles

  
  


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  Supportive, values-led working environment

  
  


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  Company pension and employee benefits package

  
  

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and be part of a dedicated team that puts children at the heart of everything they do.

Let me know if you'd like to include specific salary ranges with sleep-in rates, or mention of bonuses or enhanced bank holiday pay if applicable.