Residential Support Worker — Meaningful Childcare & Growth

Resicare Alliance Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting children with complex needs. The role focuses on stability, wellbeing and positive role modelling within a supportive, child-centred environment.

This full-time position offers 40 hours per week and pays £13.50 per hour. You will act as a key worker, follow care plans, support daily routines, and help children build resilience while pursuing a Level 3 Diploma in Residential

Qualifications

• Genuine motivation to work with children and make a positive difference.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma within two years.
• Ability to build appropriate relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emotional resilience and calm under pressure.
• Flexibility including shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• 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, taking responsibility for care planning and outcomes.
• 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.

Skills

Motivation to help children

Flexibility

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Resicare Alliance Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting children with complex needs. The role focuses on stability, wellbeing and positive role modelling within a supportive, child-centred environment.

This full-time position offers 40 hours per week and pays £13.50 per hour. You will act as a key worker, follow care plans, support daily routines, and help children build resilience while pursuing a Level 3 Diploma in Residential