Senior Residential Support Worker Amisfield

networx Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Wellbeing support

On-the-job training

Clear routes to progression

Job summary

Young Foundations is seeking a dedicated support worker to help children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs. Hours are 40 per week; this permanent role focuses on creating a warm, safe, and structured environment both at home and in the community.

You will need empathy, resilience, and strong listening skills, with a patient, caring nature and a commitment to helping young people thrive.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for children and young people with complex needs.
• Patience and listening skills to understand individual needs.
• Willingness to support and empower young people across settings.

Skills

Empathy

Caring nature

Patience

Listening skills

Job description

Hours of Week: 40 Contract Type: Permanent

About Amisfield House:

Amisfield House caters for children and young people who have autism, severe and complex learning difficulties and who exhibit associated behaviours that challenge.

Our aim is to support children and young people to develop a wide range of skills, such as communication, social and independence skills in an environment that offers warmth, security, consistency and understanding. The children and young people are supported to do this by a range of highly skilled staff that ensure all children and young people experience a broad range of different opportunities, and that every child or young person enjoys their childhood.

We place a great deal of emphasis upon relationships with young people. Recognising that the most important tool we possess in helping our young people to grow, develop, and be a meaningful participant in society - is ourselves.

Who We’re Looking For

This role is all about putting the needs of children and young people first. We’re seeking someone who has:

• Bucketfuls of empathy – you can step into a young person’s shoes and see the world through their eyes.
• A caring and supportive nature – you take pride in the difference you make each day.
• Patience and listening skills – you understand that the little things are often the most important.
• A passion for helping young people thrive – you believe in their potential and are committed to supporting their journey.

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you’ve supported others in a professional or personal capacity, what matters most is your compassion, resilience, and commitment to making a real difference.

What Makes This Role Special

• Every day, you’ll play a vital role in helping young people at a crucial stage of their lives.
• You’ll be part of a supportive and passionate team who share the same goal: helping young people flourish.
• You’ll provide encouragement, structure, and positive role modelling to young people with complex needs, both at home and out in the community.

This Role Is for You If You:

• Put children and young people at the centre of everything you do.
• Are a calm, caring, and reliable presence.
• Enjoy listening, supporting, and encouraging others.
• Are adaptable, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile.
• Believe in teamwork and value the support of a close-knit team.
• Take pride in your work, being the very best you can be.

What We Offer

• A rewarding career where you’ll see the impact of your work every day.
• A competitive salary and clear routes to progress into senior roles.
• A salary sacrifice scheme, enhanced annual leave, and access to wellbeing support.
• A supportive team culture and ongoing on-the-job training.

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

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About us

At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism.

We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.

• Pay Progression
• Blue light card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package
• Long service reward

Values

• Nuture, educate and protect

At Young Foundations, we want you to nuture, educate and protect each person we look after, and treat them with the same love and respect you would a member of your family.

• Make a difference

We would like you to use your role at Young Foundations to make a difference to the lives of the people who live and learn with us. You can do this by sharing your own ideas and engaging in your work with compassion, enthusiasm and energy.

• Enjoy the work

Part of life is having fun. There is a joy and laughter in everyday experiences within Young Foundations. Have fun whilst you work, in ways which are fair to others and enjoyable for all.

Young Foundations
Alexander House, Highfield Park, Llandyrnog, Denbighshire LL16 4LU