Children's Residential Support Worker - Lilibet House

Children's Residential Support Worker - Lilibet House

Job Category:
Childrens Homes | Support Worker

Location:

Daventry, Northamptonshire

Salary: £27976 - £28,650

Closing date: 30/09/2026

Contract type:
Permanent

Total hours per week: 40

Childrens Residential Support Worker – Daventry, Northamptonshire – NN11

Employer: Homes2

Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,976 – £28,650 per annum (£13.45 – £13.77 per hour) + sleep-in allowance (£46.01 per sleep) + £1400 attendance bonus

Ofsted Rating: Good

Lillibet House is a 3 bedded children’s residential home in Daventry, Northamptonshire – NN11. It provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Provide daily care and support, including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain a safe environment, following company procedures and Ofsted regulations, including reporting and recording accidents, incidents, or physical interventions.
• Build positive relationships, acting as a role model to help children manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, recreational activities, social outings, and school or college
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork, liaising with management, social workers, other healthcare professionals etc.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).
• Drivers with a full UK license are preffered.

WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP OR PART TIME HOURS

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare
  (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

• Competitive salary - £27,976 - £28,650 per annum - £13.45 - £13.77 per hour.
• Sleep-in allowance - £46.01 per sleep.
• Attendance bonuses - up to £1,400 per year.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
• Meals included during shifts.

• Drivers are preferred
• Sleep-ins are required (average 3 – 4 sleeps per month).
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week plus sleeps, shifts including long days.
• We cannot offer sponsorship or part time hours.