Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Residential Child Care Worker
Location: Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6
Salary: £26,670 - £35,210 per annum, £55 per sleep-in
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Residential Child Care Worker to join our team in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support children who have experienced trauma within a nurturing, family-like environment. Our organisation specialises in providing therapeutic care using approaches such as PACE and DDP, ensuring children build trust and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing tailored emotional and practical care to meet each child's individual needs
• Building trusting, therapeutic relationships and acting as a positive role model
• Supporting school runs, extracurricular activities, and family contact using our home vehicles
• Planning and facilitating recreational and educational activities to promote development and independence
• Supporting children to achieve personal developmental milestones
• Carrying out household duties, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a warm, welcoming environment
• Completing daily records, logs, and health and safety checks
• Collaborating with social workers, educators, and other professionals
• Working 24-hour shift patterns, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (22:30 to 07:30)

Requirements & Qualifications

• Aged 21 or over
• Full, clean UK driving licence (home vehicles are used for transport)
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient nature with the ability to bring warmth and calm in challenging situations
• Flexibility and reliability to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Good communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Desirable (but not essential)

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care, or equivalent
• Experience working with children with complex emotional or behavioural needs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches such as PACE or DDP
• Experience in a supervisory or senior role

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
• £55 per sleep-in, paid in addition to salary
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Home vehicles provided for transport
• Meals provided while on shift
• Free on-site parking at all locations
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Access to training and development, including funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision and training

We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.

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