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  • Permanent
  • Southampton
  • 28000 - 30000 GBP / Year

Job Title:
Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services

Location:
Fawley

Salary:
£28,000 – £30,000 + sleep-ins

Contract Type:
Full time – (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays)


Requirements

  • Must have the right to live and work in the UK

  • Must be able to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends

  • Previous experience working with children or in a residential care setting is desirable

  • Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held)


About the role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing consistent, high-quality care in a children’s residential setting. You’ll help create a safe, stable, and supportive home environment that enables young people to thrive emotionally, socially, and practically.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting children with daily routines such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care

  • Building positive relationships and acting as a key worker

  • Encouraging engagement in education, activities, and community life

  • Attending appointments and supporting young people in developing independence

  • Managing challenging behaviours and responding effectively in crisis situations (training provided)

  • Promoting safeguarding and emotional wellbeing at all times


Benefits

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Sleep-in shifts paid additionally

  • Company pension scheme

  • Regular training and supervision

  • Career development and progression opportunities

  • A supportive, values-driven work environment


Skills

  • 6–12 months’ experience in a care environment (children or adults)

  • Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Empathetic, resilient, and trustworthy

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently

  • Comfortable using computers and recording systems

  • Willing to actively participate in activities with children in and outside the home


Contact:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now with your full up-to-date CV.

Alternative ways to get in touch:
📞 Call us on 02380118222
📧 Email Belle@snghealthcare.co.uk


Keywords:
SUPPORT WORKER / CHILDREN’S HOME / RESIDENTIAL CARE / EBD / CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR / KEY WORKER / SAFEGUARDING / LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA / THERAPEUTIC CARE

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Job Overview
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Offered Salary
GBP28000 - 30000 Per YEAR
Job Location
Southampton
Job Type
Permanent
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