Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £27,000.00 – £28,184.00 per annum + £50 per sleep-in shift
Sector: Residential Care – Children’s Services
We are excited to offer a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and committed Residential Support Worker to join our team at a well-established children’s residential home in Kidderminster. Our homes provide high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people, helping them build brighter, more independent futures.
The Role:
As a Residential Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
Building trusting, positive relationships with children and supporting their emotional, physical, and social development.
Supporting children with daily routines including education, appointments, hobbies, and social activities.
Promoting a safe, nurturing, and non-judgemental environment where each child feels accepted and valued.
Managing household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping to maintain a homely environment.
Assisting with administrative tasks including care planning, timetables, and report writing.
Participating in regular training and development, including a comprehensive Skills to Care induction programme.
Ensuring safeguarding principles are upheld at all times and contributing to the well-being and safety of each child.
About You:
To excel in this role, you should have:
A caring, empathetic, and resilient nature, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A valid manual driving licence (essential).
Aged 22 or over (to meet Ofsted regulations).
The ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
Previous experience in a care or youth setting is desirable but not essential – full training is provided.
What’s On Offer:
Competitive salary: £27,000.00 – £28,184.00 per year + £50 per sleep-in.
224 hours of annual leave, rising to 248 hours with service.
Additional 3.5 days leave for birthday, wellbeing, volunteering, and festive events.
Long-service recognition awards (£200 at 2 years, up to £600 at 10 years).
Up to £500 in special recognition bonuses.
MediCash healthcare benefit: cashback for dental, optical, physio and more.
Monthly employee recognition awards – win up to £150.
Comprehensive classroom and practical training programme.
Clear career progression and development opportunities within a supportive environment.
Recruitment Timeline:
Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.
To apply, please submit your CV and application form.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact us at alex@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926356549.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide any necessary adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to apply.
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