Residential Support Worker

About Us
Progressive Independence provides high-quality residential care for children and young people. We are committed to safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and ensuring every child has the support and stability they need to thrive.

The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will build positive relationships with children, provide consistent care and emotional support, and safeguard their welfare. You will encourage education, hobbies, and independence, while helping with daily routines and record-keeping. Flexibility is important as the role includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Requirements
We are seeking candidates with experience of working with children or young people, ideally in residential care. You should be calm, resilient, adaptable, and a strong team player with good communication skills. An Enhanced DBS is required.

• Essential: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years).

• Desirable: Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management.

Salary & Benefits

• £12.94/hour (£33,152 per annum) – Unqualified

• £13.50/hour (£34,342 per annum) – Qualified (Level 3/4 Diploma)

• £60 per sleep-in allowance
  Alongside competitive pay, we offer funded training and qualifications with progression to Level 4, and apprenticeships to support career development into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager roles. You will also benefit from a pension scheme, paid annual leave, meals on shift, and Blue Light Card eligibility. Our wellbeing package includes a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, in-house wellbeing support, and the Golden Ticket Birthday Benefit – an extra day off and voucher worth up to £300.

Join us and make a difference as a Residential Support Worker today.