Children's Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker
Location
:
Wrexham, LL11
Salary
:
Up to £33,703.00 per annum
Hours: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week)

Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and an average of two sleep-ins per week (included in salary)

Sleep-In Rate: £55 per sleep-in (included in total salary package)

Voluntary Overtime Available

Make a Difference Every Day with Your Chapter

At Your Chapter, we are a specialist provider of residential care and education, committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse.

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll be part of a passionate and dedicated team working together to provide stability, support, and inspiration to young people when they need it most.

As a Residential Support Worker, your role will include:

• Supporting daily routines
  :
  Supporting children with personal care, meal preparation, and daily activities to help them develop independence
• Educational support
  :
  Encouraging and supporting children in their learning journey, assisting with homework, and helping them develop new skills
• Leading recreational activities
  :
  Organising and leading recreational activities, including fun events and holidays, to increase engagement and enhance well-being.
• Emotional support
  :
  Providing guidance, care, and person-centered support to help children navigate difficult moments
• Documentation
  :
  Completing care plans, reports, and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintaining a safe environment
  :
  Ensuring the home is clean, secure, and well-organised
• Team collaboration
  :
  Working closely with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing environment

Every day is unique, with opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of the children you care for.

We are seeking individuals who are:

• Caring and Compassionate
  : A genuine passion for making a positive impact on vulnerable children's lives
• Resilient
  :
  Able to handle emotionally demanding situations and provide stability to children in need
• Team-Oriented
  :
  Comfortable working as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Communicative
  :
  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with children, colleagues, and external partners
• Motivated
  :
  Committed to providing high-quality care and working toward the best outcomes for children and young people
• Flexible
  :
  Willing to work shifts that include evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins

Previous experience in residential care is preferred but not essential - we provide full training to support your success in the role.

• Award-Winning Provider
  :
  Join an organisation that is recognised for excellence in the sector (check out our social media for photos and updates!)
• Comprehensive Training
  :
  Access to continuous professional development and the opportunity to grow through our Leadership Development Programme
• Health and Wellbeing Support
  :
  Benefit from our Simply Health cashback scheme for dental, optical, and health services
• Employee Assistance Programme
  :
  Confidential support for personal and work‑related issues
• Holidays
  : 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Length of Service Award
  :
  Celebrate your milestones with us
• Refer a Friend Scheme
  :
  Earn up to £1,000 for referring a colleague

We can't wait to hear from you!

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We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and treated with dignity and respect.