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Posted 26 July, 2026

Residential Support Worker - Children's Home

Candidate Source
Sutton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Some roles are just jobs these change lives. On the tough days, youll be the reason a young person feels safe. On the good days, youll see real progress happen because you showed up.You will play a real part in helping young people find stability, rebuild trust and move forward - whilst building a career that grows with you.We are looking for Residential Support Workers to join our Children's Residential Homes. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care.Were on a mission to make a lasting and lifelong difference to childrens lives. We aim to provide a positive childhood for every young person in our care. We work with fairness, openness, integrity, and accountability, and we expect that from other professionals that we work with too.Whats in it for you:Competitive salary of £29,390.40 - £30,056 per annumAdditional earnings through sleep-ins - £60 per sleepCareer progression and ongoing training towards higher qualificationsBonuses, yearly holiday increments, plus additional days for birthday, volunteering etc.A role where your decisions genuinely shape outcomesA positive team environment with real structure and leadershipHealthcare cashback scheme and pensionYour responsibilities as Residential Support Worker:Assist young people with daily routines, education and activitiesBuild strong, positive relationships that create trust and stabilityHelp maintain a safe, structured and supportive home environmentAssist with care plans, routines and developmental goalsContribute to shift coordination and support the wider team with a range of domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and food shoppingComplete reports, records and day-to-day household responsibilitiesWhat were looking for in a Residential Support WorkerPrevious experience in residential childcare or supporting young people is desirable but not essentialIdeally an understanding of safeguarding and care planning processesExperience working within structured residential or care environments would be an advantage but not essentialWillingness to complete relevant childcare qualificationsAppointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.If youre ready to grow your career as a Residential Support Worker while making a real difference every day, apply now.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.TPBN1_UKTJ