Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Super Hiring; Battle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Hourly Rates (£13.82–£17.3

Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP Access

Fully Funded Level 3 & 5 Courses

Career progression & higher salaries

Excellent work-life balance

Gym membership contributions

Enhanced leave packages

Free therapeutic support

Free meals on shifts

Blue Light Card

Company sick pay

Pension scheme

Job summary

Super Hiring seeks a Residential Support Worker to provide safe, therapeutic care for children and young people in a registered home in Bexhill. You will support emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing in a structured, nurturing setting, with opportunities to advance skills through funded qualifications.

The role involves working day or night shifts, DBS checks, and contributing to a calm, trauma-informed environment that promotes routine, education and personal development for

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Trauma-informed and child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Support the emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing of young people.
• Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Safeguard and promote welfare in line with legislation and policies.
• Deliver care in line with therapeutic models and individual care plans.
• Support young people to regulate emotions and develop appropriate behaviours.
• Promote independence, life skills and engagement in education and routines.
• Contribute to meaningful activities, outings and experiences.
• Work collaboratively as part of a residential team.
• Maintain accurate records, logs and incident reports.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings and reflective practice.
• Maintain a safe, clean and homely environment.
• Administer medication in line with training and policy.
• Work flexibly across different homes within the service.

Skills

Experience with children or young ppl

Strong communication skills

Emotional resilience

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Pay: £13.82 - £17.29 per hour

Location: Bexhill

Working Pattern: Day or Night Shifts Available

In this role you will help young people become more independent and grow personally through various enjoyable activities within a safe environment. This is a truly rewarding opportunity where you have a fulfilling chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma, instability and adversity.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a therapeutic, nurturing and structured environment where young people feel understood, supported and cared for within a Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Bexhill, which is rated "Good".

The home is a 4 bed children's residential home supporting children and young people aged 10 to 16 with profound Learning Disabilities and complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and challenging behaviours. Some young people may be non-verbal or low verbal and use alternative communication methods such as PECS, Makaton or AAC devices.

The children and young people in this home benefit from calm, patient and consistent adults who can build trusting relationships and provide structured support. Adults must be able to remain emotionally resilient and responsive during periods of dysregulation, using calm and therapeutic approaches to support positive outcomes and maintain safety.

What We Offer

• Exceptional Hourly Rates, £13.82 - £17.29 Per Hour
• Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP Access with Vitality
• Fully Funded Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications
• Clear Career Pathways with Higher Salaries
• Excellent Work Life Balance
• £40 per month Gym Membership Contributions / Fitness Classes
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Packages
• Free Access to Flexible and Unlimited Therapeutic Support
• Birthday Paid Off
• Free or Subsidised Parking
• Enhanced Overtime Rates
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Free Meals on Every Shift including Snacks and Refreshments in Offices
• Blue Light Card Membership Included
• Company Sick Pay Policy (Above Statutory)
• Pension Scheme
• Frequent Company Events

About You

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred)
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• The ability to work within professional boundaries
• A trauma informed and child centred approach
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred) or willingness to complete

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people
• Support the emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing of young people
• Build positive, professional and consistent relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Safeguard and promote welfare in line with legislation, Local Authority guidance and organisational policies
• Deliver care in line with therapeutic models, PBS plans and individual care plans
• Support young people to regulate emotions and develop appropriate behaviours
• Promote independence, life skills and engagement in education and routines
• Contribute to meaningful activities, trips and experiences for young people
• Work collaboratively as part of a high performing residential team
• Maintain accurate records, daily logs and incident reports
• Contribute to handovers, team meetings and reflective practice
• Support the maintenance of a safe, clean and homely environment
• Administer medication in line with training and policy
• Work flexibly across different homes within the service where required

Working Hours & Shift Patterns

This home operates a 24 hour, 365 day service. You have the choice of working Day Shifts or Night Shifts. The shift patterns are as follows:

Day Shifts

• 1 day on, 2 days off (rolling rota)
• 07:30am - 10:30pm (15 hour shifts)

Waking Night Shifts

• 2 nights on, 2 nights off (rolling rota)
• 10:00pm - 08:00am (10 hour shifts)

Safer Recruitment

• All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.