Residential Support Worker Meadholme

Young Foundations; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and training

Enhanced maternity package

Enhanced annual leave

Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social

Blue Light Scheme discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service reward

Job summary

Young Foundations is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to provide compassionate care and support to children and young people with complex needs in our Meadholme home.

You will work 40 hours per week across shifts, uphold safeguarding standards, collaborate with social workers and families, and help deliver tailored care plans in a warm, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable children or young people in residential, education, or community settings.
• A solid understanding of developmental needs across physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational aspects.
• Collaborative team player with empathy, sensitivity and motivation to deliver outcomes.
• Self-motivated and able to inspire others to meet timeframes and quality goals.
• Emotional resilience to manage stressful situations with professionalism and compassion.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Champion individual needs of every child by implementing care plans with compassion.
• Build strong partnerships with young people, families, social workers and agencies.
• Deliver high-quality care meeting standards and professional integrity.
• Prioritise safety, wellbeing and dignity of young people at all times.
• Shape and review care, health and education plans and participate in planning meetings.
• Stay informed on safeguarding responsibilities and relevant legislation.
• Help create a warm, nurturing environment that supports positive social care practice.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Empathy

Team player

Self-motivation

Emotional resilience

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Hours of Week: 40 ¦ Contract Type: Permanent

Shifts Patterns: 7.45am-8pm, 11am-11pm, 7.45pm - 8am (Waking Nights)

About Meadholme:

Meadholme offers a caring, supportive, and nurturing environment for children and young people who experience a range of needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, mental health challenges, and learning disabilities.

Our home provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere with five comfortable bedrooms, designed for young people aged 12 to 18. Each bedroom is thoughtfully personalised to meet individual preferences and promote a sense of safety and belonging. The communal spaces are created to feel homely and encouraging, offering opportunities for young people to develop independence, build life skills, and feel part of a positive, supportive community.

Requirements

Experience supporting vulnerable children or young people, whether in a residential setting or other care, education, or community environments.

A strong understanding of the developmental journey of young people—including their physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and educational needs and how to support them effectively at each stage.

A collaborative team player who brings empathy, sensitivity, and a genuine motivation to work alongside colleagues to deliver the best outcomes.

Self-motivated with the ability to inspire others, helping the team stay focused on achieving timeframes, goals, and high-quality performance.

Emotional resilience and the ability to manage challenging or stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and compassion.

A solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection, including when and how to follow procedures to keep young people safe.

A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond positively to changing needs and situations.

Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build supportive relationships with young people and communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels.

As a Residential Support Worker you will:

Champion the individual needs of every child and young person, bringing their care plans to life through thoughtful, responsive, and compassionate support.

Build strong, trusting partnerships with young people, their families, social workers, and other key agencies—ensuring everyone works together toward positive outcomes.

Deliver high-quality care that meets all legislative, procedural, and best‑practice standards, supporting each young person with professionalism and integrity.

Prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of young people at all times, acting decisively and responsibly to protect them from harm.

Play an active role in shaping and reviewing care, health, and education plans, offering insight, attending planning meetings, and contributing to progress reviews.

Stay confident and knowledgeable in safeguarding responsibilities, maintaining up‑to‑date understanding of all relevant legislation, guidance, policies, and procedures.

Help create a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment, ensuring spaces feel safe, comfortable, and supportive of positive social care practice.

What We Offer

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• Competitive pay
• Career development and training
• Enhanced maternity package
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Access to retail discounts via Blue Light Scheme

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

About us

At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism.

We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.

Pay Progression

Blue light card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package

Long service reward

Values

• Nuture, educate and protect

At Young Foundations, we want you to nuture, educate and protect each person we look after, and treat them with the same love and respect you would a member of your family.

• Make a difference

We would like you to use your role at Young Foundations to make a difference to the lives of the people who live and learn with us. You can do this by sharing your own ideas and engaging in your work with compassion, enthusiasm and energy.

• Enjoy the work

Part of life is having fun. There is a joy and laughter in everyday experiences within Young Foundations. Have fun whilst you work, in ways which are fair to others and enjoyable for all.

Young Foundations
Alexander House, Highfield Park, Llandyrnog, Denbighshire LL16 4LU