About the Role

We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to support children and young people in small, nurturing residential homes. Due to the needs of the young people, including 2:1 staffing requirements, we are expanding the team to provide greater flexibility and consistency of care.

You will work as part of a dedicated staff team to provide high-quality, child-centred care, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The homes support a maximum of two young people at any one time (or up to three if siblings), ensuring a calm, stable, and outcomes-focused environment.

Working Pattern

This role operates on a 3-week rolling rota, consisting of 7 shifts over 3 weeks.

Example rota:

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Week 1: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift

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Week 2: 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift

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Week 3: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift

Shift Types:

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Waking Night: 10pm - 8am (10 hours)

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Long Day Sleep: 7:30am - 11:00pm (sleep-in, wake-up 6:30am-9:00am)

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Long Day: 7:30am - 10:30pm

Flexibility across the rota is essential. Overtime is available.

About the Young People

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Teenagers with emotional and behavioural difficulties

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Some young people currently require 2:1 support

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Behaviours may include emotional dysregulation, attention-seeking, or running from placement

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No personal care is required

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Medication support is not currently required (but may change)

Key Responsibilities

Child-Centred Care and Development

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Build safe, trusting, and positive relationships with children and young people

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Support emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches

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Assist with daily routines, including mornings, evenings, and school preparation

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Promote education, independence, and personal development

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Encourage positive behaviour through consistency, boundaries, and positive reinforcement

Safeguarding and Welfare

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Actively safeguard children and young people in line with policies and procedures

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Report concerns, disclosures, or incidents promptly and appropriately

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Follow risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care plans

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Use physical intervention only where trained and necessary

Daily Living and Home Environment

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Support and participate in activities, outings, and community engagement

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Encourage life skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and independence

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Maintain a safe, clean, and homely environment

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Administer medication safely where trained and required

Professional Practice

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Complete accurate and timely records, including daily logs and incident reports

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Attend team meetings, training, and supervision

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Work collaboratively with external professionals (e.g. social workers, education providers)

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Uphold children's rights, individuality, culture, and beliefs