Residential Support Worker: Lead Shifts & Shape Young Lives

Resicare Alliance Ltd; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Ltd is hiring a Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting children with complex needs. You will provide stable, child-centred care, build positive relationships and help children reach their potential across daily routines, education and life skills.

You will work within care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures, collaborating with colleagues and families while developing your professional practice and pursuing a Level 3 Diploma in

Qualifications

• A genuine motivation to work with children and make a positive difference.
• Willingness to work towards the Level 3 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.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• An enhanced DBS check valid for working with children (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, child-centred care that promotes safety, stability and wellbeing.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Supporting children with daily routines, education, activities, health appointments and life skills.
• Following care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies; acting as a key worker for allocated children.
• Maintaining accurate, timely records and contributing to reviews.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, and leading shifts when required.
• Engaging respectfully with families, social workers and other professionals.
• Working towards your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already achieved).

Skills

Motivation to help children

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Professional boundaries

Safeguarding

Sleep-in willingness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Resicare Alliance Ltd is hiring a Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting children with complex needs. You will provide stable, child-centred care, build positive relationships and help children reach their potential across daily routines, education and life skills.

You will work within care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures, collaborating with colleagues and families while developing your professional practice and pursuing a Level 3 Diploma in