We’re hiring a Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated Children’s Services team in Totton. This is a rewarding, full-time role supporting young people with EBD in a therapeutic residential setting. If you’re passionate about creating safe, stable environments and have a strong understanding of safeguarding, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Title:
Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services

Location:
Totton

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 of Support Worker

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 children and young people in developing independence

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

• Promoting safeguarding and emotional wellbeing of children 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.

Get in touch with Belle on:
📞 Call us on 02380118222
📧 Email belle@snghealthcare.co.uk

For general enquiries, contact us here

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