Residential Support Worker - Children's

Charles Hunter Associates; Worksop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting vulnerable young people in Worksop is seeking Residential Support Workers. In this role, you will support children aged 5-18 dealing with severe childhood trauma. The position requires long hours, including some overnight shifts, emphasizing the need for flexibility and commitment. The salary ranges from £30,221.88 to £34,405.80 depending on contract hours, with excellent opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about making a difference in young lives, apply now.

Benefits

Salary package of £30,221.88 - £34,405.80

39 or 45 hour contracts

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• A burning desire, passion and 100% commitment to working with vulnerable children.
• Flexibility to work long hours, weekends, sleep-in shifts.
• Self-reflective personality to understand own struggles.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 5-18 who have suffered severe trauma.
• Provide help to re-establish a positive view of the world.
• Ensure safe handover or bedtime routines as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Commitment to working with children

Self-reflection

Job description

If you have a passion for working children and young people, professional experience working with young people or are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, this may be a new exciting opportunity for you.

I am looking for Residential Support Workers to join a fantastic charity who support vulnerable young people in the UK via their homes based in Worksop.

Based in their residential community, you will work with young people aged 5-18 who have suffered severe childhood trauma linked to exploitation, neglect, domestic violence and abuse. Your role will be to work with them to help them understand their trauma and help them re‑establish a positive view of the world.

The Residential Support Worker role requires full commitment – this is a serious career path that requires self‑sacrifice in order to ensure the young people are always put first and receive the support they need. The job will involve long hours (sometimes 24‑hour shifts), overnight sleep in shifts, alternate weekends, and sometimes you will need to stay beyond your shift ending to ensure safe handover or bedtime routines.

If you like the sound of the role but are looking for a more senior position please do not hesitate to also get in contact!

Benefits

• £30,221.88 - £34,405.80 salary including 2 sleep‑ins a week
• 39 or 45 hour contracts available
• Excellent career progression always available

Requirements

• A burning desire, passion and 100% commitment to working with vulnerable children
• Flexibility in your personal life to work long hours, weekends, sleep‑in shifts and stay later where required
• Open, honest, self‑reflective personality who is able to understand their own life struggles and compartmentalise
• Some experience working with young people is beneficial

For more information apply now.

07436 412 945