Children's Residential Support Worker; Part-Time

Children's Residential Support Worker (Part-Time)

Employer:

Ability Beams LTD

Location:

Redditch, Worcestershire

Pay:

£13 per hour, Additional £25 per sleep-in shift completed.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

31/03/2026

Ashiyana House is a new 2‑bed therapeutic children’s home located in the heart of Redditch, Worcestershire.

We are currently seeking part‑time Residential Support Workers to join our vibrant and dedicated team in providing care and support to children aged 8‑17 with learning disabilities, autism and behavioural needs.

The role involves supporting children in various activities within the home and local community as well as ensuring all aspects of their health and well‑being needs are met.

As part of the role you may also be required to carry out personal care in accordance with care plans and risk assessments.

As a therapeutic home we place strong emphasis on creating an environment for children that promotes positive change in emotional regulation and behaviour while building secure attachment and healthy relationships.

Therapeutic approaches we use are Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) and Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI). All support staff will be expected to work at least one sleep‑in shift per week.

Sleep‑in’s start at 20:00 and end at 08:00 the following day.

This role is expected to begin in July/Aug 2026.

• Develop and implement care plans for children under the supervision of the Deputy and Registered Manager
• Develop and implement risk assessments for children under the supervision of the Deputy and Registered Manager
• Engage with children in activities that promote their development and well‑being, indoor and in the community
• Teaching essential life skills
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, social care teams, educational settings and other professionals involved in the child’s care
• Provide transportation for children as needed
• Carry out personal care, medication administration, and help with taking nutrition where needed
• Help to maintain the home, supporting children with daily house chores like cooking, cleaning, gardening and taking care of pets
• Utilise IT systems for record‑keeping and communication purposes

This role is expected to begin in July/Aug 2026.

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