Support Worker

Search Consultancy; Sale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep‑ins payments

Job summary

Search Consultancy seeks a Residential Support Worker for a brand-new 3-bed EBD Children's Home in Sale. Salary £13.00-£14.50 per hour DOE; sleep-ins paid. Full-time, 2 on, 4 off shifts. No prior childcare NVQ required; training is provided up to Level 3 in Residential Childcare.

You’ll support children in a trauma-informed environment, build positive relationships, and help with life skills while following care plans and risk assessments. Driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience when supporting young people.
• Excellent communication with young people, families and professionals.
• Willingness to learn trauma-informed approaches and residential care methods.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care, support and guidance to young people.
• Building trusting and positive relationships.
• Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Helping young people develop independence and life skills.
• Supporting education, activities and positive experiences.
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Responding calmly and appropriately to challenging situations.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing relevant documentation.
• Promoting safeguarding and the wellbeing of young people.
• Working closely with colleagues, management and other professionals.
• Contributing to a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Empathy

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Sale | New 3-Bed EBD Children's Home

£13.00-£14.50 per hour DOE + Sleep-In Payments
2 on, 4 off shift pattern | Full-Time

Are you looking to build a career where you can genuinely make a difference to young people?

A brand-new 3-bed residential children's home in Sale is looking for motivated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join the team.

You don't need previous childcare experience. You don't need an NVQ.

What matters is that you are passionate about working with young people, willing to learn, and genuinely want to build a career within residential childcare.

About the Role

You will be supporting children and young people living in a specialist EBD environment, helping them feel safe, supported and able to develop.

The home takes a trauma-informed approach, using approaches including:

• Trauma-informed practice
• Attachment theory
• PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy)
• NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) strategies
• Positive and consistent behaviour support

You will work as part of a close-knit team, building positive relationships with young people and helping them achieve their individual goals and outcomes

Your Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care, support and guidance to young people
• Building trusting and positive relationships
• Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs
• Helping young people develop independence and life skills
• Supporting education, activities and positive experiences
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments
• Responding calmly and appropriately to challenging situations
• Maintaining accurate records and completing relevant documentation
• Promoting safeguarding and the wellbeing of young people
• Working closely with colleagues, management and other professionals
• Contributing to a safe, stable and nurturing home environment

What We're Looking For

This role is about attitude, motivation and potential.

You do not need:

• An NVQ/Level 3 qualification
• Previous residential childcare experience
• Previous experience working in children's services

You do need:

• A genuine desire to work with children and young people
• The motivation to learn and develop
• A patient, resilient and compassionate approach
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• A full UK driving licence

Whether you are completely new to care or already have experience supporting vulnerable people, if you’re serious about building a long‑term career in residential childcare, we’d like to hear from you.

Training & Development

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to progress within the sector.

You will receive a fully funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, alongside ongoing training and development.

You’ll also benefit from supportive management and a strong Senior Leadership Team, with the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career as the service grows.

Working Pattern

2 on, 4 off

The shift pattern consists of:

• 2 day shifts
• 1 sleep-in during the working pattern

Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour DOE

Sleep‑ins: Additional payment provided

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to start building a genuine career in children's residential care, this could be an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.