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Residential Support Worker (Children)
New Forest Care
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3.8
Southampton SO45 6AA
Up to £37,658.40 a year
Full-time
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Job details

Up to £37,658.40 a year
Annual leave, Sick pay, Company pension, On-site parking
Full-time
Weekend availability
Southampton SO45 6AA

Full job description

Do you have the compassion and commitment to make a difference to children's lives?


This is an exciting time to join an experienced and growing organisation and be part of our friendly, supportive team. We are looking for Children's Residential Support Workers who are passionate about providing children with a safe, supportive and nurturing environment and being a consistent role model in their lives.


Option 1: 51 hours per week

  • 4 long days on week one, 3 long days on week two - Salary up to £37,658.40 (Depending on experience, qualifications and contract type) plus approx. £2,000-£6,000 sleep-in allowance pa depending on number of sleep-ins required.

Option 2: 44 hours per week

  • 3 long days per week - Salary up to £32,489.60 (Depending on experience, qualifications and contract type) plus approx. £2,000-£6,000 sleep-in allowance pa depending on number of sleep-ins required.

We are a specialist childcare provider that works with children who can display challenging behaviour and present with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD and autism. A therapeutic approach, and putting our children first, are integral to what we do.


THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.


What will I do as a Residential Support Worker?


  • Act as a positive adult role model for the children within our residential homes.
  • Provide a safe and nurturing environment to support, advise and guide our young people to develop social, emotional and physical well-being.
  • Help our children develop self-esteem, a feeling of safety and develop personal strategies to deal with behaviours that challenge and ultimately to achieve their optimum potential.
  • Support and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of all aspects in the home including cooking, cleaning and finances..
  • Ability to engage with our children, helping to develop their interests and organising relevant activities to support this.
  • Ensuring that the needs of the children are being met and reviewing and recording changes to those needs.

What experience or qualifications would I need?


  • You will be fully supported to complete a funded Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, to build your professional development and meet Ofsted requirements (if not already completed).
  • Experience of supporting vulnerable children within a residential care environment would be advantageous, although not essential, as we will fully support you with relevant training and development.
  • You will be compassionate, resilient, committed to being a positive role model and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
  • Flexible and able to work a residential care rota which includes evening, weekends and holiday periods.
  • Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Why work for us?


  • Competitive salary
  • High staff to child ratios and no agency staff.
  • Comprehensive induction training.
  • Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role.
  • Funded professional qualifications - Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare for all Support Workers & DDP Level 1.
  • Recommend-a-friend
  • Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers/monetary reward.
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Workplace Pension Scheme.
  • Rewards Gateway benefit scheme.
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service.
  • Eligibility for Blue Light Card (Residential Care staff)
  • All meals provided when on shift (Residential Care staff).
  • On-site parking.
  • Enhanced DBS covered.

THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.


Job Type: Full time, permanent

If you want to develop your career and make a real difference to children's futures, apply to New Forest Care today.


New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

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