Bewdley, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
£26000 - £31000
Permanent
Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, West Midlands (DY12 area)
Salary: £26,000 - £31,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
Residential Support Worker roles are available in Bewdley, Worcestershire, supporting children and young people in a nurturing residential setting. Based in Bewdley, you’ll help create a safe, stable and empowering home environment for children who may have experienced trauma, loss or instability. This is a demanding but highly rewarding opportunity within a values-led, safeguarding-focused team.
Key Responsibilities
As a Residential Support Worker based in Bewdley, your daily duties will include:
- Providing day-to-day care and emotional support, helping children feel safe, valued and understood.
- Supporting education and learning routines at home and alongside schools, encouraging positive engagement.
- Promoting independence and life skills through consistent routines, guidance and encouragement.
- Responding to challenging behaviours calmly using therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches (training provided).
- Working a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins to ensure consistent care.
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care plans in line with statutory requirements and regulations.
- Building professional relationships with families, social workers, schools and other agencies.
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Residential Support Worker, you will need:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) and a good standard of education.
- Willingness to undertake the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends.
- Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- A strong commitment to safeguarding (appointment subject to Enhanced DBS and references).
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive salary with additional payment for sleep-ins.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, including support to achieve the Level 3 Diploma.
- Regular supervision, reflective practice and wellbeing support.
- Clear progression routes (including Senior roles) within a supportive, values-led environment.
If you are a qualified Residential Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Bewdley, apply today!
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