Residential Support Worker

About the Role

We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to support children and young people in small, nurturing residential homes. Due to the needs of the young people, including 2:1 staffing requirements, we are expanding the team to provide greater flexibility and consistency of care.

You will work as part of a dedicated staff team to provide high-quality, child-centred care, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The homes support a maximum of two young people at any one time (or up to three if siblings), ensuring a calm, stable, and outcomes-focused environment.

Working Pattern

This role operates on a 3-week rolling rota, consisting of 7 shifts over 3 weeks.

Example rota:

* Week 1: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift

* Week 2: 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift

* Week 3: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift

Shift Types:

* Waking Night: 10pm – 8am (10 hours)

* Long Day Sleep: 7:30am – 11:00pm (sleep-in, wake-up 6:30am–9:00am)

* Long Day: 7:30am – 10:30pm

Flexibility across the rota is essential. Overtime is available.

About the Young People

* Teenagers with emotional and behavioural difficulties

* Some young people currently require 2:1 support

* Behaviours may include emotional dysregulation, attention-seeking, or running from placement

* No personal care is required

* Medication support is not currently required (but may change)

Key Responsibilities

Child-Centred Care and Development

* Build safe, trusting, and positive relationships with children and young people

* Support emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches

* Assist with daily routines, including mornings, evenings, and school preparation

* Promote education, independence, and personal development

* Encourage positive behaviour through consistency, boundaries, and positive reinforcement

Safeguarding and Welfare

* Actively safeguard children and young people in line with policies and procedures

* Report concerns, disclosures, or incidents promptly and appropriately

* Follow risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care plans

* Use physical intervention only where trained and necessary

Daily Living and Home Environment

* Support and participate in activities, outings, and community engagement

* Encourage life skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and independence

* Maintain a safe, clean, and homely environment

* Administer medication safely where trained and required

Professional Practice

* Complete accurate and timely records, including daily logs and incident reports

* Attend team meetings, training, and supervision

* Work collaboratively with external professionals (e.g. social workers, education providers)

* Uphold children’s rights, individuality, culture, and beliefs