Senior Residential Practitioners - Secure Home

Make a Difference Every Day - Become a Residential Support Worker!

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £29,095 - £32,654 + allowances
Shifts: 7:45am - 2:30pm / 2:00pm - 10:45pm (with sleep-in shifts on a rolling 3-week rota)

Are you ready to change lives?
Do you have the passion to support vulnerable young people and help them build a brighter future? Whether you're new to care or looking for a rewarding new challenge, we want YOU to join our team as a Residential Support Worker at a Secure Children's Home.

What's in it for you?
This isn't just a job - it's a chance to make a real difference in young lives. By providing high-quality, specialist support to young people aged 10-18, you'll help them overcome challenges and set the foundation for a positive future.

Here's what we offer:

1. A competitive salary: £29,095 - £32,654 + allowances
2. Generous annual leave: 26 days + bank holidays, increasing to 31 after 5 years
3. Pension scheme: Contributory career-average salary pension plan
4. Career development: Full training and progression opportunities to support your growth
5. A flexible, dynamic role: Shifts that allow you to work around your life, with the chance to really make an impact

Your Role:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will be working with young people who need a helping hand, a safe space, and a positive role model. You'll help them thrive in a structured and supportive environment, while also promoting their education, well-being, and social development.

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. Be a mentor and role model: Act as a keyworker and inspire positive change in the young people you support
2. Create a safe and welcoming environment: Offer stability and structure to help young people grow
3. Support development: Encourage participation in educational, recreational, and social activities
4. Administer medication when required and assist in their well-being
5. Complete key documentation: Help with care planning, reports, and risk assessments
6. Follow the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and maintain a high standard of care

Who We're Looking For:

1. Previous experience in care is helpful, but not essential
2. A Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce (or willingness to work towards it)
3. Strong communication and team skills
4. The ability to stay calm and level-headed in challenging situations
5. A compassionate, caring, and positive attitude - your drive to help others is key!

If you're ready to be part of something meaningful, to give vulnerable young people the support they deserve, and to grow in a role that's both challenging and incredibly rewarding - we want to hear from you! Apply now and start your journey as a Future Builder!