Residential Support Worker (RSW)

People House Recruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare services provider is hiring Residential Support Workers in Loughborough to support a child with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The role involves creating a nurturing environment and building positive relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential childcare and a genuine passion for making a difference. The position offers flexible shifts and a supportive team culture focusing on professional development and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare is essential.
• Qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Caring, passionate, and reliable with strong personal values.

Responsibilities

• Support one child with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Create a safe, nurturing, home-from-home environment.
• Build positive relationships and provide consistent care.

Skills

Experience in residential childcare

Caring and passionate personality

Reliable with strong personal values

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Childcare qualification (desirable)

Job description

We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join a brand-new solo EBD children’s home supporting one young person on a 2 : 1 staffing ratio.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new home from the very beginning, where relationships, care and consistency come first.

Salary : £13 per hour | £60 per sleep

Hours : 165–173 hours per month (including 2 monthly team meetings)

Shift Pattern

We are very flexible and open to :

• Single shifts
• Double or triple shifts
• Long day sleeps (10 per month)
• Long Day Sleep : 10am – 11pm | Sleep | 7am – 10.30am (handover)

About the Role

Support one child with emotional and behavioural difficulties

Create a safe, nurturing, home-from-home environment

Build positive relationships and provide consistent care

Promote routines, boundaries, education and emotional development

Work as part of a small, dedicated team

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in residential childcare is essential
• Qualification is desirable but not essential
• Caring, passionate, and reliable with strong personal values
• Someone with personality who genuinely wants to make a difference
• Able to work flexibly and professionally

Development & Culture

We are passionate about upskilling and developing adults.

The Registered Manager and Deputy provide regular 1 : 1 development sessions, with a strong focus on growth, confidence and leadership.

This is not an institutional home – it’s warm, child-centred and relationship-led.

Interview Process

Interviews will be face to face to ensure the right fit for the child, the team and the home.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, suitable references, and all required safer recruitment checks in line with residential childcare regulations.