Residential Support Worker – Part-Time 24h/wk

Action for Children; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Professional training

Flexible leave buy/sell

Life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children is seeking a part-time Residential Support Worker in Bath to provide safe, compassionate care for children and young people. The role involves supporting daily routines, personal care, and positive development through community activities, with safeguarding at the forefront.

The post offers a pro-rata salary of £25,949 per year plus sleep-in allowances, with potential to increase hours toward full-time from 1st April 2027.

Qualifications

• Understand how to engage with young people.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete a level 3 in Residential Childcare within 2 years with support provided.
• Experience in caring roles is valued.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing of young people.

Responsibilities

• Getting involved in lots of fun activities both within the project and out in the community.
• Assisting with personal care and daily routines of the young people.
• Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Safeguarding young people.
• Helping coach young people to develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and money matters.

Skills

Engagement with young people

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Action for Children is seeking a part-time Residential Support Worker in Bath to provide safe, compassionate care for children and young people. The role involves supporting daily routines, personal care, and positive development through community activities, with safeguarding at the forefront.

The post offers a pro-rata salary of £25,949 per year plus sleep-in allowances, with potential to increase hours toward full-time from 1st April 2027.