Residential Youth Support Worker - Lantern House

Shaw Trust; House (NM); On-site; USD 22,757 - 38,353; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Level 3 Diploma funded

Career progression

Attendance bonus

Annual leave

Free meals

Employee discounts

Well-being support

Christmas voucher

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is recruiting a Residential Youth Support Worker to join a caring team in a residential setting. You will support young people who have experienced trauma, helping them with daily routines, emotional wellbeing, and education in a supportive environment.

No prior care experience is required; full training and a funded Level 3 qualification are provided to help you grow a meaningful career in residential childcare.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have a strong, compassionate personality.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges.
• Desire to grow – funded Level 3 qualification provided

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, activities and emotional well-being of young people.
• De-escalate challenging situations with empathy and care.
• Encourage independence, education and life skills.
• Be a trusted role model—patient, resilient and compassionate.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stable home environment.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Emotional resilience

Shift flexibility

Problem-solving skills

Life experience

Growth mindset

Education

Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare

Job description

Residential Youth Support Worker – A Career Built on Compassion

Location: Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Salary: Up to £28,650.00 per annum + £46.01 per sleep-in

Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, doubles, and sleep-ins

Looking for Something More Rewarding? Do you thrive in fast‑paced environments? Have you worked in hospitality, retail, sports, outdoor activities, or customer service? Do you have the emotional resilience to handle challenging situations while supporting and inspiring young people? If so, you don’t need prior experience in care—just the right mindset. We provide full training, qualifications, and ongoing support to help you build a meaningful career in residential childcare.

What the Role Involves

Responsibilities

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be a vital part of a team supporting young people who have experienced trauma. Your role will be dynamic, challenging, and deeply rewarding. You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting daily routines, activities, and emotional well‑being
• Managing and de‑escalating challenging situations with empathy
• Encouraging independence, education, and life skills
• Being a trusted role model—showing patience, resilience, and compassion
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment

About Lantern house

Lantern house is a warm and welcoming 2‑beded residential home located in Skegby, Sutton in Ashfield. The home is situated between the quiet area of Skegby and the busy, social Sutton in Ashfield which has a main street. We are close to the Designer village and have easy access to both the A38 and M1. There are plenty of things to do in the area and many opportunities for days out.

Currently, Lantern house is home to two young residents, each with their own distinct personalities. One enjoys gaming and having their own space, the other loves to go out and keep busy. The home has a nurturing atmosphere, with a strong focus on giving our young people childhood experiences, opportunities for the future, and building strong positive relationships.

Our Young People Enjoy

Going to the beach

Getting their nails done and going on day trips

Arts, crafts and board games

Gaming and music

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all walks of life. What matters most is your attitude, emotional intelligence, and willingness to learn. Ideal candidates will have:

• A strong, compassionate personality
• Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins
• Problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges
• A desire to grow – full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in residential childcare provided

What We Offer

• 3 weeks of paid induction training
• Funded Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare
• Structured career progression into senior roles
• £1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep‑in payments (£44.56 per shift)
• 28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Free meals during shifts
• Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays
• 24/7 well‑being support, including free counselling sessions
• Christmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours, to recognise the 24/7 care you provide year‑round

Important Information

• We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work.
• All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week.
• All successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies.
• Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date.
• Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Homes2Inspire, we’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and welcome individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion. We also offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements—please let us know in your application if you have lived‑in care experience. Male staff are currently under‑represented in our residential children’s services, and we strongly encourage more male applicants to apply. We aim to match candidates with the most suitable service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. In some cases, this may mean offering employment at a different home than originally applied for.

For questions or to request a full job description, contact AJ from our Careers Team: [e-mail] 01788 487057