Childrens Residential Support Worker

Residential Care Worker
Children and Young People
Social, Emotional and Mental Health
4 Bed Residential Home
Calderdale
Full Time - Permanent - 52 weeks per year
31,022 - 33,699 (Plus Sleep allowance 4484 per year, 2 Sleeps Per week)

Make a Real Difference in Young People's Lives

We are seeking compassionate, resilient and dedicated Residential Care Workers to join a therapeutic children's residential service supporting boys aged 5-17 with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an opportunity to be part of a nurturing and supportive environment where relationships, understanding and trauma-informed care are at the heart of everything we do.

Working within a therapeutic model based on PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy), you will help children develop emotional resilience, positive relationships and the confidence to build brighter futures.

The Role

As a Residential Care Worker, you will provide therapeutic, child-centred support within a residential setting, helping young people feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

You will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Support daily routines including education, appointments, activities and personal care
• Promote emotional wellbeing, independence and resilience
• Act as a positive role model and advocate for children's voices and rights
• Follow individual care plans and behaviour support strategies
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers and safeguarding partners
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews

The role involves shift work including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting children who have experienced trauma and who are committed to helping them reach their full potential.

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people in a care, education or similar setting
• A compassionate and patient approach with strong emotional resilience
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries
• Good communication and report-writing skills
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development
• Ability to work flexible shifts including sleep-ins

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce or Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Knowledge of SEMH needs and trauma-informed practice
• Understanding of safeguarding and residential childcare regulations
• Full UK driving licence

What You'll Receive

Salary:

• Trainee Residential Care Worker: 30,024 - 30,518
• Residential Care Worker: 31,022 - 33,699

Staff wellbeing and development are at the centre of the organisation's culture, with a strong focus on professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive induction and onboarding programme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Reflective supervision and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support including counselling and therapy access
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Free onsite parking
• Staff meals provided
• Retail, lifestyle and travel discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing activities and dedicated wellbeing time
• Staff recognition events and celebrations

Safeguarding

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a safer recruitment process including references, enhanced DBS checks and online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance