Job Description

Children's Residential Support Worker - Full-Time

Location: New Malden (KT3)

Hours: 40 hours per week | On-site | sleep-ins

Join a dedicated and supportive team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. We're looking for compassionate individuals to provide care and encouragement in a residential home that helps young people heal, grow, and prepare for independent living.

About the Role:

In this full-time position, you'll work closely with young residents who have faced a range of challenges and need stability, safety, and support. You'll play a key role in guiding their day-to-day routines, helping them build emotional resilience and life skills in a nurturing environment.

You'll be involved in:

Providing emotional and practical support tailored to each child's needs Creating a warm, safe, and structured home environment Assisting with care plans and contributing to progress reports Recording important information on wellbeing and behaviour Helping young people develop independence, confidence, and personal responsibility
Shift Pattern:

40 hours per week

Average of 1-2 sleep-in per week

Shifts may include a mix of weekdays, weekends, evenings, and public holidays, and will follow a predictable rota.

What You'll Need:

Some experience working with children or young people in care, education or support settings A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete this - we'll fully support and fund it) A caring, calm, and reliable nature The ability to manage challenging situations with empathy and resilience Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Work With Us?

You'll be joining one of the UK's leading children's care providers, with a network of over 60 homes and a specialist school supporting young people with autism, learning difficulties, and social or emotional challenges. We focus on building confidence, celebrating progress, and preparing children for the future.

What We Offer:

28 days holiday

(including public holidays)

NEST pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Sage employee benefits platform

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support (EAP)

On-demand virtual GP service

Fully funded training and qualifications

Access to key worker discount schemes (e.g., Blue Light Card)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.61 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Night shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

New Malden KT3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person