Male Residential Support Worker

About Valuing Futures

Valuing Futures is a specialist solo residential childrens home that provides care for children and young people male/female aged 8yrso-18yrso, to children and young people who display emotional, behavioural, and complex needs.

We provide 24hrs 2:1 staffing trauma-informed, therapeutic care in a nurturing environment, where children feel safe, have stability, are supported, and empowered to thrive to enable them to achive the best outcomes,

The Role

As a Male Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people in their daily lives, helping them build confidence, independence, and positive routines. You will create a safe and structured environment while promoting education, wellbeing, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and safeguard young people within a therapeutic residential setting, to meet the child, young persons care , behavioural and risk plans
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a strong role model
• Encourage participation in education, daily routines, and life skills development
• Support young people with emotional wellbeing, behaviour management, and independence
• Plan and engage young people in meaningful activities and routines
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, care standards and the childrens regulations (2015)
• Provide practical guidance around finances, daily living, and personal development

Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people in residential care, youth work, education, or similar settings
• Passionate, caring, and resilient with strong communication skills
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Health & Social Care preferred (training provided if not qualified)
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks required

Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Supportive management, mentoring, and career progression
• Company Pension scheme available, and we also make a contribution to your pension
• We pay for you Enhanced DBS
• Employee rewards and recognition schemes
• Blue Light Card discounts across retail, travel, and leisure

Why Join Us?

At Valuing Futures, we are committed to helping our team build rewarding, long-term careers in residential childcare. If you want to make a genuine difference in a young person’s life while developing professionally in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.