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Permanent

Residential Support Worker

Portsmouth
money-bag £29000 - £31000/annum plus allowances
Posted 6 days ago

Residential Support Worker


Location: Portsmouth, PO2
Salary: -29,000 per annum + Sleep-In Enhancements + Overtime
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shift work including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Setting: Ofsted-Regulated Children''s Home (3-bed)

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to thrive?


We are seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in a six-bed Children''s Home based in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in children''s residential care within a supportive and trauma-informed environment.



About the Role:

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

  • Provide daily care and support - including personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, and maintaining routines

  • Build meaningful relationships with young people through consistent emotional support and positive behaviour management

  • Encourage learning and development by supporting school attendance, helping with homework, and engaging in social, leisure, and life-skill activities

  • Safeguard and protect - ensuring the safety of all young people and reporting any concerns in line with safeguarding policies

  • Work collaboratively with Social Workers, Therapists, Youth Offending Teams, and internal colleagues to deliver holistic, person-centred care



What We''re Looking For:

  • Empathetic & Compassionate - with a genuine desire to support children who may have experienced trauma or adversity

  • Excellent Communicator - able to build trust and communicate clearly with young people and professionals

  • Resilient & Calm Under Pressure - able to manage challenging situations with a positive and patient approach

  • Team-Oriented - values collaboration and shared success

  • Reflective & Proactive - can assess situations quickly and act in the best interests of the young person



Requirements:

Essential:

  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)

  • Willingness to work on a rota (including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)

  • Commitment to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already achieved)



What We Offer:

  • -29,000 salary (based on 37.5 hours per week)
  • Sleep-in shift enhancements (paid in addition to base salary)

  • Completion bonus for achieving your Level 3 Diploma

  • Career progression opportunities

  • Supportive, team-oriented working environment

Make a lasting impact - join our team and help shape brighter futures for children.
Apply now!

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