Residential Support Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Therapeutic childcare skills

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Peters Dean Care Ltd is offering a Residential Support Worker role within its growing therapeutic residential care service in the United Kingdom. You will work in small homes supporting up to two young people, focusing on building meaningful relationships and delivering individualized support in a therapeutic setting.

The position includes progression opportunities, ongoing training, and a commitment to developing staff skills in care, education, and therapeutic support.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification is required. This could be in Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care, Children and Young People’s Workforce, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Education or other related fields, including degree-level qualifications.
• Experience supporting children or adults with complex needs in residential care, supported living, community, or education settings.
• The ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging behaviours calmly.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Good communication skills and confidence working as part of a team.
• Motivation to learn, develop, and progress within residential childcare.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with their day-to-day care, wellbeing, and development.
• Build positive relationships and provide consistent emotional support.
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive outcomes.
• Create a safe and therapeutic home environment.
• Safeguard young people and support their individual care plans.
• Work as part of a dedicated team and maintain accurate records.
• Encourage participation in education, therapy, and community activities.

Education

A relevant qualification is required (Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care, Children and Young People’s Workforce, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Education or related fields)

Job description

Job Description:

Are you looking for a service that's willing to invest in both you and the future of residential childcare? This is a chance to join a growing therapeutic service that is committed to delivering exceptional care for children and young people while investing in the development of its staff. As the service continues to evolve, there will be opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and progress your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Focused support for a meaningful impact

Working in small residential homes supporting up to two young people, you'll be able to focus on building meaningful relationships and delivering truly individualised support. The service places a strong emphasis on therapeutic care, helping young people recover from difficult experiences and achieve positive outcomes for the future. If you're looking for more than just your next job and want to build a long-term career in residential childcare, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why Apply?

• High earnings of up to £34,200 (including 1 Sleep In per week)
• Join a Growing Therapeutic Service that is on the up.
• Become part of an organisation that is continually developing its approach to care, education, and therapeutic support, always striving to deliver the best possible outcomes for young people.
• Develop Your Career. Whether you're looking to deepen your therapeutic practice, gain additional qualifications, or progress into senior and leadership roles in the future, you'll be supported to achieve your goals through ongoing training and professional development.
• Develop Your Earnings. As you progress through the ranks, you will be well rewarded with increased earnings.
• Make a Meaningful Difference. With homes supporting up to two young people, you'll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships and provide the consistency and support that can transform a young person's future.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for children and young people. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide day-to-day care and support while helping young people develop confidence, resilience, independence, and essential life skills. You will contribute to a therapeutic environment where young people feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with their day-to-day care, wellbeing, and development.
• Build positive relationships and provide consistent emotional support.
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive outcomes.
• Create a safe and therapeutic home environment.
• Safeguard young people and support their individual care plans.
• Work as part of a dedicated team and maintain accurate records.
• Encourage participation in education, therapy, and community activities.

About You

We're looking for a compassionate, resilient individual who is committed to supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

You will need:

• A relevant qualification is required. This could be in Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care, Children and Young People’s Workforce, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Education or other related fields, including degree-level qualifications.
• Experience supporting children or adults with complex needs in residential care, supported living, community, or education settings.
• The ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging behaviours calmly.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Good communication skills and confidence working as part of a team.
• Motivation to learn, develop, and progress within residential childcare.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• A full driving licence.

What You’ll Receive

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop specialist therapeutic childcare skills.
• Supportive leadership and management.
• Clear opportunities for future progression.
• The chance to be part of a service committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for young people.