Residential Youth Support Worker - Rupert House
Shaw Trust
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Job summary
Homes2Inspire is seeking Residential Youth Support Workers in Calverton to help young people who have experienced trauma. The role offers full training, a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and clear progression into senior positions.
You will join a supportive team, working shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins. The organization stresses inclusion and a 24/7 wellbeing culture, with substantial induction and a generous benefits package.
Qualifications
- No care experience required—full training and qualifications provided.
- Right to work in the UK and ability to work 40 hours per week.
- Commitment to safeguarding and working with vulnerable young people.
Responsibilities
- Support daily routines, activities, and emotional well‑being of residents.
- De‑escalate challenging situations with empathy and care.
- Encourage independence, education, and life skills.
- Be a positive role model with patience, resilience, and compassion.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment for youths.
Skills
Education
Job description
Location: Calverton, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £32,761.04 - £33,435.04 Per Annum Inclusive of £1,400 Attendance Bonus and 2 sleep ins per week paid at £46.01
Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, doubles, and sleep‑ins
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.
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
Rupert House is a 3‑bed children’s home in Calverton Nottinghamshire which opened in July 2023.
Rupert House provides a beautifully modern decorated home for both male and female children from the age of 8‑18 years old. The home is situated in a lovely rural area of Nottingham and is close to local shops and a bus stop at the bottom of the road that goes directly into Nottingham City centre.
Our staff are not just a team; our staff are a family providing a warm and welcoming nature to all children that come and live with us.
- Trips to the cinema
- Visiting the zoo and attending the circus
- Getting their nails done and going on day trips
- Arts and crafts
- Sport and active hobbies
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
- 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
- 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.
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:
careers@homes2inspire.co.uk
01788 487057
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