Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

SuperHiring; Bexhill-on-Sea; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private Healthcare

Gym membership contributions

Pension Scheme

Free meals on shift

Blue Light Card

Company bonus scheme

Parking

Overtime rates

Sick pay policy

Descripción de la vacante

SuperHiring in Bexhill-on-Sea, England is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide safe, therapeutic care for children and young people in an Ofsted-registered home. You will support emotional wellbeing, build professional relationships, and work within structured care plans in a 4-bed, trauma-informed setting.

Shifts include day and night patterns with rotating rosters. The role offers private healthcare, career progression, and additional staff benefits as part of a supportive,

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 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.

Conocimientos

Experience with children

Communication

Relationship building

Emotional resilience

Calm under pressure

Professional boundaries

Trauma-informed care

Educación

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Descripción del empleo

Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home (BBBH312) Bexhill-On-Sea, England

Salary: GBP13.82 - GBP17.29 per hour

Residential Support Worker - Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential Home

Job Title: 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:

• Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP Access with Vitality
• Fully Funded Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications
• Clear Career Pathways with Higher Salaries
• £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:

As a Residential Support Worker you will:

• 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

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.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and want to join a provider committed to outstanding care.