Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Pennington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

DBS check fully funded

Free on-site parking

EAP 24/7 support

Company pension 3% employer

28 days' annual leave

Training and progression paths

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker for a role in Lymington, Hampshire. You will provide emotional and practical care to children who have experienced trauma, building therapeutic relationships in a nurturing environment.

The position involves supporting school runs, family contact, and activities, with sleep-ins and weekend shifts. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent is preferred, along with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience with trauma-informed approaches is preferred.
• 21+ age requirement stated in the job description.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required for transport using home vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored emotional and practical care to meet each child's needs.
• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Support school runs, activities, and family contact using home vehicles.
• Plan and facilitate recreational and educational activities that promote development.
• Support children toward personal development milestones.
• Carry out household duties and maintain a warm, welcoming environment.
• Complete daily records, logs, and health and safety checks.
• Collaborate with social workers, educators and other professionals.
• Work 24-hour shift patterns including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patience

Excellent communication

Driving licence

Record-keeping

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Residential Support Worker

Location

Lymington, Hampshire, South East England

Salary

£26,670 - £35,210 per annum

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join our team in Lymington, Hampshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma, within a supportive and nurturing environment. Our organisation specialises in providing therapeutic care using approaches such as PACE and DDP, ensuring children receive the stability and emotional support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing tailored emotional and practical care to meet each child's individual needs
• Building trusting, therapeutic relationships as a positive role model
• Supporting school runs, extracurricular activities, and family contact using our home vehicles
• Planning and facilitating recreational and educational activities that promote development and independence
• Supporting children to work towards their personal developmental milestones
• Carrying out household duties, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a warm, welcoming environment
• Completing daily records, logs, and health and safety checks
• Working collaboratively with social workers, educators, and other professionals
• Working 24-hour shift patterns, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum age of 21 years
• A full, clean UK driving licence (home vehicles are used for transport)
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient character with the ability to bring warmth and calm in challenging situations
• Flexibility and reliability to work shifts including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Good communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Desirable but not essential

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care, or an equivalent
• Experience working with children with complex emotional or behavioural needs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches such as PACE or DDP

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
• Sleep-in payments of £55 per sleep-in
• Fully funded enhanced DBS check
• Home vehicles provided for transport
• Meals provided during shifts
• Free on-site parking at all locations
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities, including funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and progression pathways
• Casual dress code in a homely environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.