Residential Support Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Waverley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins optional

Job summary

Peters Dean Care Ltd is hiring Residential Support Workers in the United Kingdom. Full and Part Time positions pay £15 per hour and include shift work with optional sleep-ins, 12 hour shifts (36 hours per week) or 2 shifts per week for part-time roles.

You’ll support children who have experienced trauma in a safe, therapeutic home environment. We seek calm, resilient, reflective individuals with a commitment to at least two years in the role; Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is desirable

Qualifications

• Experience with children or vulnerable people (personal or professional).
• Calm, resilient, and reflective approach to challenging situations.
• Willingness to work within a therapeutic framework.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare desirable or the willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, nurturing care and act as a trusted adult role model
• Support children with daily routines, education, health, play, and activities
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping, and reflective practice
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe, emotionally containing home
• Use physical intervention only as a last resort (full training provided)
• Support the emotional, physical, and educational development of young people.
• Contribute to and implement individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain high standards in residential care as expected by Ofsted.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Serve as a consistent, positive role model and mentor.
• Manage challenging behaviour and support children in crisis with a calm, trauma-informed approach.
• Encourage the development of independence, life skills, and social integration.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records and follow procedures and risk assessments.

Skills

Experience with children/vulnerable

Calm and reflective approach

Therapeutic framework willingness

Two years commitment

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare desirable

Job description

Full & Part Time openings - £15ph

Do you want to work in a role where your care, compassion, and dedication can truly transform the lives of children who have experienced trauma? Join a specialist care provider where every day is an opportunity to help children build trust, resilience, and healthier relationships.

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide nurturing, consistent care in a safe and structured environment. You’ll support children to understand their past experiences, manage their feelings, and develop self-esteem, while working closely with a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team. This is a role for someone who is reflective, resilient, and passionate about making a long-term impact.

What you’ll do

• Provide consistent, nurturing care and act as a trusted adult role model
• Support children with daily routines, education, health, play, and activities
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping, and reflective practice
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe, emotionally containing home
• Use physical intervention only as a last resort (full training provided)
• Support the emotional, physical, and educational development of young people.
• Contribute to and implement individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain high standards in residential care as expected by Ofsted.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Serve as a consistent, positive role model and mentor.
• Manage challenging behaviour and support children in crisis with a calm, trauma-informed approach.
• Encourage the development of independence, life skills, and social integration.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records and follow procedures and risk assessments.

What we’re looking for

• Experience with children or vulnerable people (personal or professional)
• Calm, resilient, and reflective approach to challenging situations
• Willingness to work within a therapeutic framework
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare desirable or the willingness to work towards.
• Commitment to at least two years in the role

Additional details

• Shift work with optional sleep-ins
• 12 hour shifts - 36 hours per week.
• Part Time - 2 shifts per week
• Flexibility required, including occasional overtime
• Must be physically able to meet the demands of the role
• Driving license required doe to the location.
• Enhanced DBS check required

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re compassionate, resilient, and driven to support vulnerable children, we’d love to hear from you