Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Home – EBD / SEMH
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: Approximately £30,860 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week, rolling rota including days, evenings, weekends and sleeps)
Sleep-ins: Around one per week at £55 each

If you want to do this work properly, where relationships come first and every day has purpose, this is a brilliant place to do it.

You’ll join a small, therapeutic home supporting children aged 8–18 who’ve experienced trauma and disrupted care. The team here know the importance of doing the basics well: consistent care, clear boundaries and a sense of belonging. It’s a thoughtful, relationship-led environment where you’re encouraged to slow down, notice the details and really get to know the young people you support.

What the role involves

• Supporting young people with their daily routines from school runs and family contact to hobbies and life skills

• Building positive relationships that help children feel secure and respected

• Encouraging independence, emotional awareness and confidence through small, consistent steps

• Contributing to care plans, key work sessions and meaningful reports

• Keeping clear, purposeful records that reflect each child’s journey

• Helping maintain a safe, warm and welcoming home environment

• Working collaboratively with your team and external professionals to get the best outcomes

What you’ll need

• Experience in children’s residential care, or transferable experience in youth work, education, SEN or mental health

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it, fully funded)

• Full UK manual driving licence

• Reflective, professional approach and genuine belief in every young person’s potential

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £30,860 (inclusive of typical sleep-ins)

• Sleep-ins paid at £55 each

• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays

• Funded qualifications, proper face-to-face training and reflective supervision

• Clear progression routes to Senior and Deputy Manager roles

• Company pension and Employee Assistance Programme

• Wellbeing perks, referral bonus and paid company celebrations

Why this role stands out
You’ll be joining a small, values-led provider with a family feel and genuine focus on care over numbers. Leadership are hands-on and accessible, homes are stable, and the culture is built on reflection, warmth and trust.

If you’re someone who wants to be part of a team that supports children properly, with time, care and consistency, this is a move worth making.

How to apply
Send your CV or apply directly. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly for an initial chat.

Safer recruitment applies; Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references required.