Waterlooville, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
£32304 - £35305
Permanent
Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Waterlooville, Portsmouth, UK
Salary: £32,304 - £35,305 per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
We are recruiting a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a supportive residential children’s home team in Waterlooville, Portsmouth. This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to help create a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment for children and young people who have experienced trauma and need stable, therapeutic support. Working alongside an experienced leadership team, you’ll help young people build confidence, develop life skills, and feel secure in everyday routines.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Residential Support Worker based in Waterlooville, your daily duties will include:
- Providing consistent, child-centred care that promotes safety, stability, and emotional wellbeing in line with individual support plans
- Supporting daily routines, boundaries, and positive behaviour strategies, responding calmly during challenging situations
- Building trusted relationships and acting as a positive role model, helping young people develop independence, resilience, and practical life skills
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to maintain a structured, supportive home environment (including contributing to household tasks that form part of daily living)
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will need:
- Full UK Driving Licence (preferred/beneficial for many services)
- Relevant experience supporting children/young people in care (or strong transferable experience with vulnerable people)
- Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS Check and work flexibly on a rota, including shifts and sleep-ins
- Strong communication skills with a compassionate, resilient, and dependable approach
Benefits & Work Environment
- £32,304 - £35,305 per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins) with structured pay progression
- Fully funded training and recognised qualifications, plus a thorough induction programme
- Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience
- Employee wellbeing support, plus pension and additional benefits depending on the service
- Clear progression opportunities within a stable, values-led care environment
If you are a qualified Children's Residential Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Waterlooville, apply today!
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