Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Residential Support Worker

Portsmouth, England , United Kingdom

Public/Government jobs >> Social Care/Social Services

Negotiable

Permanent

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Residential Support Worker

Location: Portsmouth, PO2
Salary: £29,000 per annum + Sleep-In Enhancements + Overtime
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shift work including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Setting: Ofsted-Regulated Children's Home (3-bed)

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to thrive?

We are seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in a six-bed Children's Home based in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in children's residential care within a supportive and trauma-informed environment.

About the Role:

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

Provide daily care and support - including personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, and maintaining routines
Build meaningful relationships with young people through consistent emotional support and positive behaviour management
Encourage learning and development by supporting school attendance, helping with homework, and engaging in social, leisure, and life-skill activities
Safeguard and protect - ensuring the safety of all young people and reporting any concerns in line with safeguarding policies
Work collaboratively with Social Workers, Therapists, Youth Offending Teams, and internal colleagues to deliver holistic, person-centred care

What We're Looking For:

Empathetic & Compassionate - with a genuine desire to support children who may have experienced trauma or adversity
Excellent Communicator - able to build trust and communicate clearly with young people and professionals
Resilient & Calm Under Pressure - able to manage challenging situations with a positive and patient approach
Team-Oriented - values collaboration and shared success
Reflective & Proactive - can assess situations quickly and act in the best interests of the young personRequirements:

Essential:

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)
Willingness to work on a rota (including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
Commitment to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already achieved)

What We Offer:

£29,000 salary (based on 37.5 hours per week)
Sleep-in shift enhancements (paid in addition to base salary)
Completion bonus for achieving your Level 3 Diploma
Career progression opportunities
Supportive, team-oriented working environment

Make a lasting impact - join our team and help shape brighter futures for children.
Apply now! #MOK

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-185072
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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