Support Worker – Children Residential Home

Focus Care Supported Living Limited; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Huntingdon is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role entails providing essential support to vulnerable children and young people aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Responsibilities include promoting emotional and physical wellbeing, encouraging engagement in activities, and maintaining accurate care records. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ Level 3 and be passionate about supporting young people. The position offers a competitive salary and full-time contract with various benefits.

Benefits

Free training

Good induction and integration plan

Excellent support

Career options and opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s services or a related field is preferable.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations.
• Passion, patience, and resilience to support young people facing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to children and young people in a residential care setting.
• Maintain accurate records of care, progress, and development.
• Encourage and support engagement in education, leisure, and social activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

*** No Visa Sponsorship available for this role at the moment ***

36h p/week | optional 42-48h | 12 hours shifts | Available day and night shifts | Full-time Contract | No sponsorships available | UK driving license required | Free training included | Good induction and integration plan | Excellent team | Excellent support | Career options and opportunities |

Residential Support Worker

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join a well‑established and dedicated team in a residential home. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people aged 8‑17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them achieve their best outcomes in a nurturing and therapeutic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to children and young people in a residential care setting.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people, promoting their emotional, social, and physical wellbeing.
• Encourage and support engagement in education, leisure, and social activities.
• Maintain accurate records of care, progress, and development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to ensure high standards of care.
• Be a reliable source of guidance and support for young people’s everyday needs.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and permanent full-time contract.

Benefits Package

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience in children’s services or a related field is preferable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations.
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding, and child protection.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Passion, patience, and resilience to support young people facing challenges.

How to Apply

Click on “Apply” to submit your application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Inclusivity Statement

We are proud to support diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQ+, and disabled individuals. We only work with partners who have a proven record of advocating for inclusivity and equal opportunities in the workplace.