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Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in a child's life?

A fantastic opportunity has become available with our client, a leading provider of nurturing residential and educational environments for young people with complex needs in Neath Port Talbot . This is a great opportunity to start a career in the children's residential sector. While experience is a bonus, it is not essential . What is needed is a genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to helping them thrive.

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be part of a team that provides a stable and supportive home for children and young people. You'll assist with their daily routines, educational needs, and social development, helping to build their confidence and skills for the future.

Key Requirements

• A genuine desire to help and support young people.

• Must be a driver over the age of 21 for insurance purposes.

• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude are a must.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 25,545 per year.

• Sleep-ins: 65 per sleep-in shift.

• Contract: 37.5 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota.

• Overtime: Paid at time and a third (x1.33).

• Training: Full training and professional development are provided.

If you are a compassionate person who wants to embark on a fulfilling career, we want to hear from you.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

Position - Residential Support Worker

What's in it for you? A salary ranging from 32,500 to 34,000 p.a. plus very good benefits. You will also be given the opportunity to gain the professional qualifications required to progress your career

Where you'll be doing it - Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Your employment contract - Permanent

Your hours - Fulltime, involving shift work that's planned in advance consisting of day shifts and sleep-ins. This will include some weekend working

Who would you be working for? A children and young people, care provider who provide homes for those who have experienced trauma. Their Behaviour Analysts support staff to deliver emotional wellbeing and create an environment of safety and trust

What would your responsibilities be? To be a successful Residential Support Worker, with the support of the Registered Manager, you will support the resident's wellbeing, through therapeutic care, talking therapies and future progression into adulthood.

Requirements? We are looking for people who have worked with the same client group and able to build trusting relationships with professional boundaries. You will have a natural resilient, patient personality and be a team player. As this is a regulated working environment, a willingness to work towards your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is needed, unless already obtained or an equivalent qualification.

How to apply? Please click apply

Not for you? We have other opportunities working in health and social care on both a temporary and permanent basis. If this role is not quite what you are looking for and to receive our weekly job list of opportunities in the South West, please email me as above

Due to the nature of the role, my client does require you to be DBS cleared.

Please note we are not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship at this time. A list of licensed sponsors can be found on the GOV . UK website

Position - Residential Support Worker - adolescents

What's in it for you? 29,500 p.a and the chance to work for a fantastic care provider who truly value their staff, offer great benefits and consider your well-being of utmost important

Where you'll be doing it - Near Tewksbury, Gloucestershire

Your employment contract - Permanent

Your hours - Days only made up of long days and 8 hours shifts - no nights

Who would you be working for - This home supports adolescents who have encountered adversity, including emotional distress, behavioural issues, or disruptive life events. It's a transition home with ages 14 to 23 years. They are committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our communities. With your support, they can help every child and young person reach beyond their circumstances and discover what's truly possible. You will focus on trauma-informed care that recognises each individual's story, strengths, and needs.

What would your responsibilities be? No two days are ever the same. You'll be part of a caring, supportive team and share in moments of fun, laughter, and real connection. Duties include creating a safe, fun, and structured home environment where young people can feel secure and supported. Your day might include preparing meals, helping with school runs, joining in activities, or simply being there at bedtime. You'll be a consistent and trusted presence, offering both practical help and emotional support to build confidence, life skills, and a sense of independence. You'll also keep clear, accurate records and work closely with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure each young person receives the right support. Above all, you'll follow safeguarding procedures to ensure everyone's safety and wellbeing.

Requirements? We're looking for someone who genuinely cares about children and young people. You'll need patience, empathy, emotional resilience, and a good sense of humour to thrive in this role. A positive, hands-on attitude and strong communication skills are essential, as is the flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends. Weekend work tends to be one in three per month. You will not be required to work nights. You do need to be a driver due to home location and have access to your own vehicle

Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential-we'll provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

How to apply? Please click apply

Not for you? We have other opportunities working in health and social care on both a temporary and permanent basis. If this role is not quite what you are looking for and to receive our weekly job list of opportunities in the South West, please email me as above

Due to the nature of the role, my client does require you to be DBS cleared.

Please note we are not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship at this time.

Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker (RSW)

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join our Ofsted rated ‘Good’  children’s home in Camden. With full-time and part-time roles available — including day, night, and mixed shift patterns — this is your opportunity to be part of a team that truly changes lives.

About us

Since 2006, KPMS has been helping children and young people recover from difficult childhood experiences and move towards brighter, safer futures. We specialise in supporting those with complex needs, offering care that is safe, nurturing, and rooted in understanding.

What We’re Looking For

Our values guide everything we do. We want people who are:

• Curious – always asking questions to make the best decisions for children
li>Enthusiastic – bringing energy and passion to every interaction < i>Responsible – taking ownership of actions and choices < i>Creative – finding new and imaginative ways to support young people < i>Trustworthy – acting with integrity, choosing the right path even when it’s hard

Alongside these values, you’ll need:

• A least one year of direct experience working with children or young people
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or a willingness to complete this while in role if you bring exceptional experience)
• Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills

What You’ll Do

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be a role model and mentor for young people in our care. You’ll provide day-to-day support, advice, and encouragement — helping them face challenges, recover from trauma, and grow in confidence. Whether it’s supporting health and wellbeing, education, or life skills, you’ll be making a lasting impact and helping young people work towards independence and a brighter future.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £27,000–£0,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Clear salary bands with fair, objective progression
• Funded training and career development opportunities
• Increased annual leave after 2 years of service
• Meals provided during shifts
• ,000 retention bonus after 18 months
• Ongoing investment in your learning and wellbeing

To apply: Please apply via this advert or e mai:

info @ kpmsuk . com

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care, support, and guidance to children and young people living in a residential setting. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will ensure the physical, emotional, educational, and social needs of each young person are met in line with their individual care plans.

Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour
Sleep-In Rate: £81 per sleep (5 sleeps per month)
Shift Pattern: 2 days off, 4 days on (rolling rota)
Please note a  full UK driving licence is essential .
 
Residential Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities
 
Quality of Care Standard
 
· Ensure that high standards expected in the delivery of care are upheld, and that the standing of the Company is maintained whilst you are on shift. `
· Ensure the home is clean, tidy and well maintained, reporting any issues to senior management.
· Provide & deliver high quality care and ensure this is monitored throughout the day.
· Ensure young people’s bedrooms and communal area’s are clean, tidy and well-maintained and cleaning tasks are completed daily.
· Have knowledge and understand the young person’s care plans and risk assessments.
· To ensure that good quality records are maintained when completing paperwork.
· To maintain and promote residential care work to high levels of professionalism expected by Phoenix care and Ofsted.
· Attending planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.
· Adhere to individual care plans and risk assessments.
Childrens Views, Wishes & Feelings Standard
· Promote an open culture, one in which children feel that they can complain and that they are listened to.
· Understand, recognise and celebrate the diversity of cultures and beliefs within the local and wider community.
· Form effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies.
· Meet the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximize opportunities for their development.
· Establishing positive relationships with children and young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard.
· Be a positive role model, to be able to offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.
· Provide advice, assistance and support on a 1:1 basis to enable young people to address past and present difficulties.
· Empower young people and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future.
· Acting as an advocate at meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion.
 
Enjoyment & Achievement Standard
· Ensure outcomes for children are met, in relation to their social, educational, leisure, emotional, physical and cultural needs.
· Complete weekly/daily paperwork and ensure weekly planners and activity planners.
· Complete weekly reports and ensure they are completed, populated and sent to social workers with key achievements.
· Ensure children have access to a range of activities that suit their emotional, social, cultural, physical, intellectual and creative needs during your shift.
· Encourage young people to develop links with the community attend off-site activities and expand their personal social network.
· Establish positive relationships with children and young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard.
· Empower young people and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future.
· Follow shift planners and support young people to engage in their hobbies.
Education Standard
· Ensure communication is regular between school and the home during your shift. Escalate concerns when required with support of registered manager.
· Ensure young people are well presented, are clean and have the necessary uniform and equipment to attend their educational provision and that they attend and are on time.
· Ensure all young peoples educational needs are met and that children are well supported throughout their day.
· Actively support and encourage educational and social development of each young person and assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programs.
· Meet the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximize opportunities for their development.
· Transport young people to and from educational provisions where necessary.
· Actively encourage young people to attend educational provisions as per their education plan.
The Health & Wellbeing Standard
 
· Encourage and support young people to attend all arranged health appointments
· Accurately update health plans and record details of all appointments.
· Safeguard and protect the health and wellbeing of children whilst your are on shift.
· Support the home to register children with health and well-being professionals.
· Ensure young people are included in weekly meal planners and that they are offered choices, and balanced diets whilst on your shift.
· Attend meetings in relation to children’s health and ensure all plans are updated following these meetings.
 
The Positive Relationship Standard
 
· Contribute to positive behaviour support plans and ensure any changes to children’s behaviour is recorded.
· Monitor instances of behaviours that present with challenge and review associated strategies during your shift.
· Ensure rewards and consequences are recorded appropriately.
· Ensure you practice within the legal framework for MCA & DOLs where applicable.
· To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
· Establishing positive relationships with children and young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard.
· Helping young people gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct.
· To provide a positive role model, to be able to offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.
· Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress
· Ensure you and your team adhere to all young people’s individual behaviour management plans.
 
The Protection of Children Standard
· Have an understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection legislation under Children`s Regulations.
· At all times promote and ensure anti discriminatory practice.
· Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
· Follow and adhere to missing from home protocols and take the lead on this whilst you are on shift.
· Complete Health & Safety checks at the home and any risks are removed or escalated to senior management.
· Comply with fire prevention measures and ensure drills are undertaken regularly and often in line with the policy and children’s guidance.
· Have knowledge of each child’s missing from home plan and that they are appropriately followed, missing from home interviews must be conducted and this should be followed up with the placing authority.
· To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
· Ensure all safety control measures documented in individual risk assessments are adhered too whilst you are on shift.
· Ensure you adhere to all health and safety protocols and checks are completed during each of your shifts.
· Ensure you adhere to all young peoples risk assessments and behaviour management plans.
· Ensure you drive safely when transporting young people in the car.
The Care Planning Standard
 
· Attend care planning meetings and update plans accordingly.
· Proactively encourage a person-centred approach in the home.
· Ensure effective delivery of individual care planning requirements for children against the statutory requirements and ensure all copies of relevant plans are up to date and held on file.
· Ensure key work sessions are planned in advance and should support independence and age appropriate.
· Complete care planning and key work paperwork. Offer support where needed.
· Complete direct work sessions following issues, incidents or significant conversations should be reviewed and relevant plans amended accordingly.
· Understand each young persons individual care plan and support young person accordingly to meet their needs.
· Advocate on young person’s behalf and record conversations.
 
Leadership & Management Standard
 
· Ensure you adhere to and work within the policies and procedures established in the organisation and the home. Escalate concerns if needed.
· Actively participate in a handover to ensure effective have over of medication and money is completed.
· Work within the code of confidentiality and ensure that records in the home are stored.
· Attend compulsory Team Meetings to share information and home updates.
· Being aware of the aims and objectives of the home and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them.
· Receiving and storing information to improve communication.
· Attending and contributing to regular supervision sessions in line with the National Minimum Standards.
· Monitoring the conduct of colleagues and referring to any causes for concern (Whistleblowing).
· Being familiar with all policies and procedures and adhering to them
Additional Duties
· Be flexible when needed to provide cover or support to other homes.

• Up to29,500 per annum (plus opportunity for overtime, NO SLEEP INS)
• Located inForest Gate, EastLondon
• ResidentialSupport Worker will work with management for best interest ofchildren and young people supported withlearning disabilities
• ResidentialSupport Worker benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Previousexperience at ResidentialSupport Worker Level(Essential)
• Must have worked with children/young people who are supported with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioural needs(Essential)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker  to join a well-established care provider supporting children in a nurturing home environment dedicated to providing high-quality care to young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

As a Residential Support Worker , you will be supporting vulnerable children and young people, helping to create a safe, positive and stable living environment.

This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Childcare Worker, Residential Care Worker, Care Worker or in a similar role.
• Prior experience working within a children's residential care setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People
• Strong understanding of EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) and complex behavioural needs
• Valid UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Additional pay for sleep-in shifts
• Pension scheme
• Career development pathways and ongoing training
• Regular supervision and a supportive management team
• Access to a company therapist
• Employee wellbeing and counselling services
• Discounts on gyms, retail, leisure and entertainment
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including:
  • Dental and optical care
  • Virtual GP services and diagnostic tests
  • Alternative and complementary therapies
  • Health screening

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Residential Care Worker to step into a rewarding role with real impact.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker  to join a well-established provider of specialist residential care, supports young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities in a unique, countryside-based setting.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be supporting residents in their daily lives while working closely with senior staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £29,900per hour including 6 sleep-in and benefits plus overtime at £2.54 hourly rate with additional sleep-ins paid at 0 per night. The role includes working 35 hours per week, including 6 sleep-in shifts (10pm - 7:30am).

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting residents with personal care routines in line with tailored care plans.
• Encouraging decision-making and independence in accordance with relevant care standards.
• Accompanying residents to health appointments and community-based activities.
• Contributing to accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Providing support with daily finances and budgeting.
• Supporting social engagement and leisure participation.
• Ensuring equipment and living spaces are well-maintained and safe.
• Acting in accordance with safeguarding principles and health & safety procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care worker, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner, Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Possess care experience.
• Proficiency in the English language for communication and record keeping .
• Must have valid UK driving licence.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Training and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for aSupport Worker to step into a rewarding role with real impact.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Company Introduction:
Join a dynamic and growing multinational company based in Stourbridge, where they pride ourselves on creating a modern and fast-paced work environment. They are well-established organisation values a positive group atmosphere, fostering resilience, respect, and diversity among our team members. They believe in providing ample room for development and offer internal training to help you grow in your career. Enjoy the benefits of flexible working hours and free parking as part of our commitment to employee satisfaction.

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  Provide high-quality support to children and young people in a residential care setting.
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  Assist with daily living activities , ensuring the well-being and safety of all residents.
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  Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, their families, and colleagues, creating a supportive and nurturing environment.
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  Implement individual care plans , monitor progress, and make necessary adjustments to meet the evolving needs of the residents.
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  Encourage participation in social and recreational activities to support personal development and community involvement.
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  Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
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  Participate in team meetings , contributing to the development of best practices and care strategies.
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  Adhere to health and safety regulations , ensuring the safety and security of all individuals within the residential environment.

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  Experience : 3- 5 years within a similar environment
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  Qualifications : MUST HAVE NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or be willing to work towards).
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  Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to build rapport with young people, families, and colleagues.
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  Teamwork : Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
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  Empathy : A genuine passion for supporting children with diverse needs and backgrounds.
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  Organisational Skills : Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
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  Safeguarding Knowledge : Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety regulations, and a commitment to keeping young people safe.
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  Flexibility : Adaptability to meet changing circumstances and the individual needs of residents.
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  Enhanced DBS : Must hold an Enhanced DBS check (on the update service preferred).
  
  Apply with your CV for further information call Surina at Brook Street Social Care Midlands Care Branch

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