RSW _ Residential Support Worker (Children's Homes)

Hippo Staffing Solutions; Morley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking Residential Support Workers for children's services in Morley, England. This role involves providing safety and emotional support to young people in a residential care environment. With a clear development pathway, candidates can progress from unqualified to qualified roles. Responsibilities include maintaining daily routines and documenting care. The position requires compassion and resilience, along with a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and resilient.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Willingness to complete relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and stability for young people.
• Complete risk assessments and care plans.
• Lead shifts and manage young people's routines.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Education

Level 3 or 4 qualification in children's services

Job description

RSW – Residential Support Worker (Children’s Services)

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for RSW Residential Support Workers within children’s services. This role offers a clear development pathway, allowing you to join at an unqualified level and progress through to qualified Residential Support Worker or RSW Shift Leader as your experience and training grow.

The RSW Residential Support Worker role in children’s services focuses on providing safety, emotional support, stability and positive daily routines for young people living in a residential care environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to build a long-term career while supporting vulnerable young people to achieve their full potential.

The progression pathway within the RSW Residential Support Worker role is outlined below :

RSW (Unqualified) Residential Support Worker – Probation

Starting salary : £25,396.80 + sleep-ins

As a probationary RSW (Unqualified) Residential Support Worker, you will complete a full induction, learn internal systems, attend fortnightly supervisions, take part in staff meetings and complete online and face-to-face training. You will support young people with daily routines, maintain accurate recording and reporting, and complete essential home and young person paperwork.

RSW (Unqualified) Residential Support Worker – Post-Probation

Salary : £25,812.80 + sleep-ins

After passing probation, the RSW (Unqualified) Residential Support Worker takes on additional responsibilities. You will learn to complete risk assessments, care plans and document checks. You may begin your QCF Level 4 qualification and start supporting seniors or shift leaders. Applicants with at least six months’ experience in children’s residential care may join directly at this level.

RSW (Qualified) Residential Support Worker – QCF Level 3 / 4

Salary : £26,436.80 + sleep-ins

The RSW (Qualified) Residential Support Worker holds a recognised Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in children’s services. Responsibilities include acting as a keyworker, attending external professional meetings, contributing to staff meetings, leading occasional shiftsand demonstrating strong safeguarding knowledge. This level suits those ready to take on more professional responsibility within the home.

RSW Shift Leader – Residential Support Worker

Salary : £27,164.80 + sleep-ins

The RSW Shift Leader Residential Support Worker has completed at least 80% of their Level 3 / 4 qualification and brings strong experience in children’s residential care. You will regularly lead shifts, complete weekly home checks, support managers, deputies and senior staff, and occasionally assist other homes in a shift-leading capacity. This role requires confidence, clear communication and the ability to manage young people’s routines and behaviours effectively.

This RSW Residential Support Worker role within children’s services is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, resilient and committed to making a positive difference for young people. Whether you are new to residential childcare or looking to step into a more senior position, this opportunity offers a structured progression pathway and long-term career development