Childrens Residential Support Worker

Location: South Chard

Residential Support Worker Childrens Residential Care Salary: £27,906 per annum  £44.86 per sleep-in  £1,400 annual attendance bonus About Homes2

Inspire and Homes & Horizons Homes2

Inspire is part of Shaw Trust , one of the UKs largest charities and a leading not-for-profit provider of public services. We opened our first home in Northamptonshire in 2007 and are now the UKs largest charitably owned residential childrens home provider . Today, we operate nearly 60 homes , two supported accommodation developments, and deliver high-needs foster care through Fostering2

Inspire and Homes & Horizons . We believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. Our homes are nurturing, warm, and welcoming , and our dedicated teams provide safe, well-planned care for children and young people who have often faced significant challenges. We invest heavily in training and support for our colleagues because when we create a great place for children to live, we also create a great place for adults to work.

In 2022, Somerset Council entered a strategic partnership with Homes2

Inspire and Shaw Trust to create Homes & Horizons an innovative model of care designed for children and young people with complex needs. The partnership delivers: 11 residential homes (8 currently operational) High-needs foster care for approximately 20 children An associated therapeutic education service This wraparound approach integrates care, education, and NHS support to prevent placement breakdowns and reduce the need for Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient provision.

Can you help a child feel safe enough to grow? Some of the children we care for have experienced things no child should. They may feel unsure, guarded, or overwhelmed. But with the right support, they can begin to trust again, learn again, and dream again. As a Residential Support Worker , youll be part of a team that creates a safe, stable, and nurturing home where children aged 818 can begin to heal and thrive.

Your role is about being there consistently, calmly, and with care. Youll help children feel safe and supported in their day-to-day lives, and youll be part of the small, meaningful moments that build trust and belonging. Youll:
Keep children safe safeguarding their wellbeing and helping them feel protected and cared for. Be a role model showing what healthy boundaries, routines, and relationships look like. Support daily life helping with school, meals, activities, and bedtime routines. Encourage growth celebrating progress, introducing new experiences, and helping children build life skills. Stay steady in tough moments offering calm, compassionate support when emotions run high.

Work as part of a team collaborating with colleagues, social workers, and health professionals to ensure each childs needs are met. This role involves long days and sleep-ins on a rotational shift pattern , providing consistency and stability for the children in our care. The children we support have often faced significant trauma and may experience intense emotions . At times, this can lead to verbal or physical aggression , so emotional resilience is key .

Youll receive full training , including our Safe and Sound physical intervention package , which is used only as an absolute last resort to keep everyone safe. Youll also help with record-keeping, contribute to care plans, and ensure that every childs voice is heard in decisions about their life. What were looking for You dont need experience in residential care, well provide full training.

What matters most is your ability to be patient, consistent, and kind, even when things feel challenging. Were looking for someone who:
Has a full UK driving licence (essential) Can commit to working shifts including sleep-ins Is willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare Brings a calm, positive approach to difficult situations Believes in the potential of every child, even when theyre struggling to see it themselves Experience in care settings is a bonus, but not essential. Why join us?

At Homes2

Inspire, youll be part of a team that values your wellbeing, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact. Youll receive…