Residential Support Worker

Paragon Social Care Limited; Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 joining bonus

Brand-new home

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Small close-knit team

Job summary

Paragon Social Care Limited is opening a brand-new two-bed children’s residential home near Spalding, Lincolnshire, and seeks Residential Support Workers to join the team. You’ll help form a safe, supportive home environment and support two young people with EBD, SEMH, trauma and complex needs.

The role offers £33,488 salary per year, a £2,000 joining bonus, 40.25 hours per week on day shifts, and ongoing training and career development within children’s residential care.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and reliable individual with a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to set boundaries.
• Experience or aptitude for working with young people in residential settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support daily routines, structure, education appointments and activities.
• Help young people develop life skills and independence.
• Provide emotional support and aid emotional regulation.
• Help implement safeguarding and care plans, and record-keeping.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Calm under pressure

Reliable and consistent

Good communication

Resilient

Positive and energetic

Team player

Passionate about helping young people

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER – BRAND-NEW CHILDREN’S HOME

Near Spalding, Lincolnshire

£33,488 Salary + £2,000 Joining Bonus

40.25 Hours Per Week | Day Shifts | Small 2-Bed Home

WANT TO WORK IN A SMALL CHILDREN’S HOME WHERE YOU CAN ACTUALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We’re opening a brand-new, two-bed children’s home near Spalding and we’re looking for great Residential Support Workers to join the team.

This is a small, focused home supporting a maximum of two young people, which means you’ll have the time to build genuine relationships, provide consistent support and be part of creating a home that feels safe, calm and welcoming.

No huge unit.

No endless corridors.

No feeling like just another name on the rota.

Just a small home, a close-knit team and the opportunity to make a real difference to two young people.

THE PACKAGE

• £33,488 salary
• 40.25 hours per week
• Day shifts
• £2,000 joining bonus!

You’ll also receive ongoing training, support and opportunities to develop your career within children’s residential care.

ABOUT THE HOME

Our new Spalding service will be a small two-bed children’s residential home supporting young people with EBD, SEMH, trauma and complex needs.

Our approach is therapeutic, trauma-informed and relationship-based.

We focus on:

• Positive Behaviour Support
• PACE
• Trauma-informed practice
• Building safe and trusting relationships
• Consistency and clear boundaries
• Helping young people develop confidence and independence

Most importantly, we want the home to feel like exactly that: a home.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of the young person’s everyday life.
• That means helping with the ordinary things as well as the difficult ones.
• Your role will include:
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting daily routines and structure
• Helping with education, appointments and activities
• Supporting young people to develop life skills and independence
• Providing emotional support during difficult moments
• Helping young people regulate their emotions
• Promoting positive behaviour and healthy choices
• Supporting safeguarding and following care plans
• Completing clear and accurate records
• Working closely with your colleagues and the Registered Manager
• Helping create a safe, welcoming and homely environment
• Some days will be challenging.
• Some days will be brilliant.
• But every day, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re looking for people with the right attitude.

• Caring and compassionate
• Calm under pressure
• Reliable and consistent
• Confident setting appropriate boundaries
• A good communicator
• Resilient
• Positive and energetic
• Able to work well as part of a small team
• Passionate about supporting young people
• A full UK driving licence holder
• Previous experience in children’s residential care is desirable, but attitude, values and the ability to build strong relationships are just as important.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare would be advantageous, although training and development can be provided for the right person.

WHY JOIN US?

Because this is your opportunity to join a brand-new home from the beginning and help shape the kind of environment we want to create.

• £33,488 salary
• £2,000 joining bonus
• 40.25-hour contract
• Day shifts
• Brand-new children’s home
• Maximum of only two young people
• Small, close-knit staff team
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive management team

LOOKING FOR A ROLE THAT ACTUALLY MEANS SOMETHING?

If you’re looking for more than just another support worker job, this could be it.

We’re building a small, high-quality children’s home and we want people who are passionate about helping young people feel safe, supported and valued.

£33,488 + £2,000 JOINING BONUS

40.25 Hours | Day Shifts | Brand-New 2-Bed Home | Near Spalding