Residential Support Worker – Flexible Part-Time in Short Breaks

Action for Children; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and bank holidays

Training and qualifications

Pension with employer contribution

Staff discounts

Free parking

Wellbeing day

Job summary

Action for Children in Newcastle-under-Lyme is hiring a Residential Support Worker for a permanent part-time role (16 hours per week). The post supports children aged 8–18 in Chestnut Lodge, with weekend and school holiday shifts, and offers induction, training and progression opportunities.

You will work in a caring, team‑oriented environment, creating a safe space for children with varying needs. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within 2 years is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust.
• Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and families.
• Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role.
• Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or be prepared to complete within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Providing lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attending professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
• Helping young people in all aspects of their daily lives.
• Having good communication skills and the ability to engage well with both young people, colleagues and other professionals.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Emotional resilience

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Action for Children in Newcastle-under-Lyme is hiring a Residential Support Worker for a permanent part-time role (16 hours per week). The post supports children aged 8–18 in Chestnut Lodge, with weekend and school holiday shifts, and offers induction, training and progression opportunities.

You will work in a caring, team‑oriented environment, creating a safe space for children with varying needs. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within 2 years is required.