Residential Support Worker

SHAW TRUST; Malvern; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance £50 per sleep

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare –

Overtime opportunities

Comprehensive training and career dev.

Generous annual leave (option to buy 5

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is recruiting a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Great Malvern. This full-time role involves safeguarding, daily care, budgeting, and promoting independence in young people.

You’ll work flexibly, including sleep-ins, and drivers with a full UK licence are essential. We offer comprehensive training, benefits, and development opportunities within our Homes network.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Provide daily care and support, including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain a safe environment, following company procedures and Ofsted regulations, including reporting and recording incidents.
• Build positive relationships, acting as a role model to help children manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
• Maintain accurate records and liaising with management, social workers and other professionals.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).
• Drivers with a full UK driver's license are essential.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded)

Job description

Chidrens Residential Support Worker

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 per annum (£14.31 - £15.18 per hour) sleep-in allowance (£50.00 per sleep)

Location: Great Malvern, WR14 - Worcestershire

Have you ever thought about a career in children's residential care but don't have the experience? Homes2inspire offer full training and industry qualifications to support you in your career to work with children and young people.

We are looking for people who genuinely want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people who live in residential care, who have the right values, attitude and willingness to learn.

If you are emotionally resilient, able to stay calm under pressure, and confident supporting young people who may display behaviours that challenge then we want to hear from you!

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2inspire, are part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.

With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for expectational team member to be part of our exciting journey.

About the Home:

Rosendale House is a 3 bedded children's residential home in Great Malvern Worcestershire, WR14. It provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children and young people develop life skills and build confidence. Due to the rural location of the home, drivers are essential.

The Role:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Provide daily care and support, including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain a safe environment, following company procedures and Ofsted regulations, including reporting and recording accidents, incidents, or physical interventions.
• Build positive relationships, acting as a role model to help children manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, recreational activities, social outings, and school or college.
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork, liaising with management, social workers, other healthcare professionals etc.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).
• Due to the location of the home, drivers with a full UK driver's license are essential.

What You'll Bring

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579 per annum).
• Sleep-in allowance (£50.00 per sleep).
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare – fully funded
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
• Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
• Meals included during shifts.

Important Information

• You must hold a full UK licence - we are unable to consider none drivers
• Sleep-ins are required (average 1–2 per week).
• We cannot offer sponsorship or part time hours.
• All successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.
• This is a full time, permanent contract based on 40 hours a week.

Please Note:

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.

Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role