Residential Support Worker

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join the team in Abingdon. The salary starts at £25,500 depending on experience and the role offers many rewards.

Residential Support Workers play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and young people can grow, develop, and reach their full potential. You will prioritise wellbeing by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy, ensuring each young person feels safe, healthy, and valued.

This is a rewarding and impactful role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs. In return, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing supervision, regular team meetings, and access to industry-recognised qualifications and clear career progression opportunities.

The service is a small residential home supporting children and young people aged 5–18 with complex additional needs. It provides a warm, stable, and supportive setting where young people are encouraged to learn, develop, and experience positive opportunities that help shape a brighter future. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team focused on improving outcomes by providing safe, stable, and caring homes where young people can thrive.

• Structured induction and ongoing professional development
• Regular supervision and appraisal processes
• Specialist training opportunities
• Support to achieve leadership and management qualifications (where appropriate)

• Lead and support care planning, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk
• Coordinate responsibilities within the service and work alongside multi-agency professionals
• Produce clear written reports and attend professional meetings, including reviews and court-related work
• Support young people through challenging situations with resilience and consistency

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience working in a care or residential setting with children or young people
• The ability to build positive relationships based on trust and consistency
• Strong communication skills when working with young people, families, and professionals
• A solution-focused and team-oriented approach
• Emotional resilience and confidence in a challenging but rewarding environment
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or a willingness to achieve this within two years

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Supportive supervision
• Free parking
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life insurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts

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