Residential Support Worker - Various Locations

Buckinghamshire Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council seeks Residential Support Workers across various locations. This role involves providing care and support to young residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. Candidates should be dedicated, resilient, and possess strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional development are available, and the role may require working unsocial hours. Join a supportive team that values diversity and collaboration.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Employee Assistance Programmes

Career development opportunities

Participation in social events

Qualifications

• Dedicated and compassionate individuals required.
• Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging emotional and social growth through activities.
• Contributing to care plans for young people.
• Facilitating development of life skills and independence.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Various Locations

Location: Buckinghamshire, County Wide

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply and join us. Residential Workers are required in various locations around the county, including Aylesbury, Amersham, High Wycombe, and Leighton Buzzard. There are full-time opportunities for day and night work, along with relief positions.

"It's wonderful to make a difference to a child's life. You're doing everything you would do for them at home, but as a corporate parent within the structure and boundaries set within Buckinghamshire. If you're thinking about working in residential care, do it! It will be one of the best decisions you can make in your life." - Residential Worker

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are focused on the future and committed to serving residents better and providing stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county with one of the strongest economies in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, ranked as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK, and is well connected—only an hour from London by train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious, and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of benefits to ensure your happiness both at work and at home.

About the role

As a Residential Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing a positive living experience for our resident young people, caring for their physical, emotional, and social needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Encouraging and stimulating emotional and social growth through out-of-school activities and community engagement.
• Contributing to the formation and implementation of care plans for young people.
• Working in partnership with families, carers, social workers, and other agencies.
• Participating in the admission process, case conferences, and reviews, producing reports on individual development and progress.
• Facilitating the development of life and social skills, independence, and self-management.
• Providing a warm, accepting environment that meets the diverse needs of individuals.
• Promoting equal opportunities and challenging discriminatory practices within the home.
• Attending courses and study days to develop awareness and skills.
• Working on a shift basis to ensure 24-hour care, including sleeping-in duties as required.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team environment that values collaboration and diversity. It offers opportunities for professional development and training and the chance to make a significant impact on young people's lives.

Note: As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, which can be from home or an office location when required. You will be expected to work from the office a few times a week, depending on your role and team needs.

About you

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are resilient and able to work in emotionally and/or physically demanding environments.

Our residential workers are approachable, with excellent listening and communication skills.

You will be committed to equal opportunities and valuing diversity. Flexibility and adaptability to change are essential.

A team player focused on building productive relationships, with a commitment to training and development.

Having a commitment to equal opportunities and an approachable demeanor with a "can do" attitude is essential.

This role may require travel across the county and working unsocial hours as necessary.

Your Values: We expect you to reflect our organizational values of being Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy.

Please refer to the job summary for further information.

Other information

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Laura Armstrong at [e-mail].

Closing date: Midnight on 29th May 2025.

- Please be advised the Residential Support role is not eligible for sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received, so early submission is encouraged.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

Please state your preferred role: Day, Night, or Relief Staff on your application.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values—Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy—that represent who we are. Joining Buckinghamshire Council offers:

• A fair and inclusive culture
• The chance to make a difference
• Health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Programmes, Mental Health First Aiders, and mindfulness workshops
• A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• Support and opportunities for career development and progression
• Participation in fun activities like fundraising and social events

We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve, promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for all.