Residential Support Worker

We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer and one of the largest children’s charities in the UK. We offer a range of benefits, including 29 days annual leave, pension with up to 7% employer contribution, and staff discount portal. As a Residential Support Worker, you will support young people aged 5 to 21 in reaching their full potential, assess their needs, set goals, and regularly review their progress. You will create a safe, fun, and stimulating environment, contributing to their overall development and well-being.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust
• Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families
• Solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting
• Emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts