Residential support worker - Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4

SeeMeHired.com; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Homecare Gurus in Ipswich, Suffolk, is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our services for children and young people. You will provide day-to-day care, emotional support, and help develop life skills in a safe, nurturing home environment.

You will work flexible shifts, with training provided in safeguarding, medication administration, PMVA, and driving duties if applicable. Right to work in the UK essential. DBS Update Service is preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) required.
• Safeguarding Children Level 3 training required.
• Medication Administration competence required.
• PMVA training is required.
• Clearance for Self-Harm including Ligature handling.
• DBS Update Service valid/current.
• Drivers only: full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and emotional support.
• Encourage positive behaviour using approved strategies.
• Support life skills development, independence, and self-confidence.
• Promote the child's holistic development (physical, emotional, educational, social).
• Assist with personal care where appropriate.
• Prepare meals and promote healthy eating habits.
• Support with routines, hygiene, and organisation.
• Ensure the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Trauma-informed care understanding

Flexible shift work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Safeguarding Children Level 3

Medication Administration

PMVA

Self-Harm including Ligature

DBS Update Service

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Residential support worker - Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4

Description

We are recruiting compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Support Workers to join our Supported Living services. You will be supporting children with high-quality, child-centred care that promotes the safety, well-being, development, and independence of children and young people living in a residential care home. The role involves creating a stable, nurturing environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and emotional support.
• Encourage positive behaviour using agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Support children in developing life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
• Promote children's physical, emotional, educational, and social development.
• Assist with personal care where appropriate.
• Prepare meals and encourage healthy eating habits.
• Support children with household routines, hygiene, and personal organisation.
• Ensure the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming.

Applicants should hold current training or be competent in the following:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent);
• Safeguarding Children Level 3
• Medication Administration
• PMVA (no alternatives accepted)
• Self-Harm including Ligature
• DBS on the Update Service
• DRIVERS ONLY (FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE REQUIRED)

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care is desirable.
• Experience in residential care is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays where required.
• Right to work in the UK

About the company

At Homecare Gurus, we believe exceptional care starts with genuine compassion and a deep understanding of people’s needs. Founded in 2020, our story began during one of the most challenging times in recent history, the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the healthcare sector faced unprecedented strain, our founder, Julie, stepped in to volunteer as a carer. What started as an act of service quickly became a life-changing calling. With a professional background in problem-solving and service delivery, Julie recognised the deeper gaps within the care industry, particularly the disconnect between Domiciliary and Residential Care.

Driven by the desire to make a real difference, Homecare Gurus was created to bridge that gap.

Today, we provide carers with a holistic view of care, equipping them with the skills, empathy, and adaptability to serve across both home and residential settings. This integrated approach fosters a consistent, personalised, and compassionate experience for our clients, one that promotes dignity, comfort, and connection at every stage.

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