Residential Support Worker Childrens

Resicare Alliance Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to aid children with complex needs. You will provide stability, build relationships, and help develop life skills within a supportive team.

The role offers full‑time hours, shifts including weekends and sleep-ins, and a clear pathway to Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare for eligible staff. DBS checks and safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Genuine motivation to work with children and make a positive difference.
• Willingness to work toward the Level3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within two years.
• Ability to build appropriate relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, child‑centred care that promotes safety, stability and wellbeing.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support children with daily routines, education, activities, health appointments and life skills.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
• Act as a key worker for allocated children and lead care planning and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely records and contribute to reviews.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and lead shifts when required.
• Engage respectfully with families, social workers and other professionals.

Skills

Motivation to help children

Strong communication

Emotional resilience

Flexible shifts

Safeguarding

DBS check

Professional boundaries

Education

Level3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

About the Role of Residential Support Worker

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team supporting children with a range of complex needs to build resilience, form positive relationships, and reach their full potential. Every shift is a chance to offer stability, encouragement, and positive role modelling.

This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week, paying £13.50 per hour. Being a Residential Support Worker a rewarding but responsible role, and we welcome applications from experienced practitioners as well as those new to residential childcare who can demonstrate the right values and potential. There are genuine opportunities to grow within the role, including key working, mentoring colleagues, and leading shifts.

WhatYou'll Be Doing as a Residential Support Worker

• Providing high‑quality, child‑centred care that promotes safety, stabilityand wellbeing
• Buildingpositive, trusting relationships with children while maintaining professional boundaries
• Supportingchildren with daily routines, education, activities, health appointments and life skills
• Followingcare plans, risk assessments and behavioursupportstrategies
• Acting as a key worker for allocated children, taking responsibility for care planning and outcomes
• Maintainingaccurate, timely records and contributingtoreviews
• Workingcollaboratively with colleagues, and leading shifts when required
• Engagingrespectfully with families, social workers and other professionals
• Workingtowards yourLevel3 Diplomain Residential Childcare (if not already achieved)

WhatWe'reLookingFor

Essentialfor ResidentialSupport Worker:

• Agenuine motivation to work with children and make a positive difference
• Willingness to work towardstheLevel3Diplomain Residential Childcarewithin two years
• Ability to buildappropriaterelationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills
• Emotionalresilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to work flexibly, including shifts, weekends and sleep‑ins
• Acommitment to safeguarding and promotionthe welfareofchildren
• An the enhanced DBS check valid for working with children (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirablefor ResidentialSupport Worker:

• Level3 Diplomain ResidentialChildcare(or equivalent)
• Experienceworking with children or young people in any setting
• Experiencewithin a regulated care environment FullUK driving licence

Our Values

We're lookingfor people who act professionally, respectfully and with integrity, who take pride in how they represent themselves and the children in our care. We value dependable people who bring consistency, positivity and accountability, and we're committed to supporting your ongoing learning and professional growth.

If you're ready to make a real difference in children'slives, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Choose Resicare Alliance Children's Care?

Weare a growing organisation and our future is shaped byour shared values. We genuinely strive to make the differences we promote, and our fantastic team is the enabler of our ambition to deliver outstanding care and support.

Meaningful Work: You will be at the forefront of transforming young lives, offering guidance, stability, and emotional support to children in need.

ProfessionalGrowth: RCA is committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training and advancementopportunities to helpyou reachyour career goals.

SupportiveTeam: Join a team of caring professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

CompetitiveCompensation: Wevalue your dedication and expertise and offer competitive salaries and benefits.All applications are assessed in detail and processing them is subject to safer recruitment regulations, as governed by both the Care QualityCommission (CQC) and Ofsted. The application process may be more demanding, but the job is also more rewarding.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application