Residential Support Worker

Paragon Social Care Limited; Spalding; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Brand-new home

Small team

Training & development

Job summary

Paragon Social Care Limited is recruiting a Residential Support Worker for a brand-new two-bed home near Spalding. The role offers 40.25 hours per week with day shifts and a £33,488 salary plus a £2,000 joining bonus. The home supports two young people with a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach.

You will help with daily routines, education and activities, build trusting relationships, and contribute to a safe, caring home environment while pursuing ongoing training and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience with children’s residential care is desirable but attitude and relationship-building matter most.
• Ability to work in a small, two-bed home with close-knit team.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and structure for young people.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with residents.
• Assist with education, appointments and activities.
• Help young people develop life skills and independence.
• Provide emotional support and regulate emotions when needed.
• Maintain safeguarding and follow care plans.
• Complete clear and accurate records and liaise with the team.

Skills

Caring

Calm under pressure

Reliable

Boundary setting

Good communicator

Resilient

Positive and energetic

Team player

Passionate about helping

UK driving license

Childcare experience desirable

Diploma in Residential Childcare (adv)

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.
• 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 choicesSupporting 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.

You’ll need to be:

• 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?

• £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