Residential Support Worker

Action for Children; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid leave (pro-rated)

Training & development

Flexible leave options

Employer pension contributions & life)

Blue Light Card discounts

Zusammenfassung

Action for Children is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Weston-Super-Mare. This entry-level role offers a clear path into social care with on-the-job training and professional development opportunities, and a permanent full-time contract (37 hours per week) with a salary of £25,949 per year.

You'll support children and young people, creating a safe, supportive environment, helping with daily routines, personal care and advocacy, while gaining experience and qualifications funded by us.

Qualifikationen

• Entry level role; no previous experience required.
• Willingness to undertake training and progression.

Aufgaben

• Create a safe, supportive environment for children and young people.
• Deliver personalised care and advocacy to support wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Support communication and access to services, including medication management.
• Ensure safeguarding and accurate recording/reporting.
• Progress through induction and funded qualifications to advance within the organisation.

Kenntnisse

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Full UK driving license

Jobbeschreibung

Role: Residential Support Worker.

Salary: £25,949.00 per annum

Location: Weston-Super-Mare

Contract/Hours: Permanent Full-time 37 hours per week

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave (pro-rata) and the option to buy or sell leave.
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles.
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers

Interviews to be held TBC

At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

A bit about the role

This is an entry level Residential Support Worker role where you don't need previous experience or qualifications.

We’re looking for a positive attitude and the desire to give the best care to children and young people. This is a great opportunity to get your ‘foot in the door’ and allows you to explore the field of Social Care and decide if it’s the right fit for you, whilst gaining practical experience.

You’llcreate a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop, ensuring wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. It’s key that they stay safe and healthyand can reach their full potential.

In return we’ll offer youamazing opportunities toprogresswithin ourorganisation.

We offer an in-depth induction process and training.Alongside this, we’llenrolyou in the qualifications which you need to work in the industry, regular supervision with your line manager, team meetings etc. will ensure you feel part of ourteam.

Once you’ve gained the relevant experience and qualifications you’ll be ready to progress tothe next step in your career with us.

About the service

Our Place is a long-term therapeutic home for children aged 8-18 with learning disabilities. We provide calm, consistent care, which truly changes lives. Staff build meaningful relationships, help young people feel heard and valued, and support them to grow in confidence and resilience.

Working here means seeing real progress including those moments when a child makes a healthier choice, regulates their emotions, or takes pride in themselves.

It’s relational and reflective work and your voice genuinely matters.

Staff at Our Place are part of a supportive, skilled, values-led team where people feel trusted, respected, and proud of the care they provide. Support is immediate and compassionate, with space for reflection, debriefing, and shared problem-solving within the team. We work openly, think together, and make sure every staff member feels valued and confident in the work they do.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

You’ll be engaging in enjoyable activities both within the project and within the community. You’ll be assuming responsibility for the personal care and daily routines of the young individuals, providing support with personal hygiene, communication, administering of medication and ensuring the safeguarding of our young people by accurate recording and reporting.

Let's talk about you as a Residential Support Worker

Don’t worry if you’ve never worked in a similar role before, it’s your personality and personal values that matter. If you’re passionate about creating brighter futures, this could be the perfect role for you.

Ideally you’ll:

• Understand how to engage with young people.
• Have a positive approach and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Be ready to complete a level 3 in Health and Social Care within 2 years of commencing employment with us, fully funded by us.
• Hold a full UK driving license, for the purposes of transportation of service users to appointments.

Why Action for Children?

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.