Job Description

About Us

Denbury Care is a newly established provider of residential support for young people aged 6-18 who are under the care of the local authority. While we are a new company, we are led by a highly experienced management team with a strong background in delivering high-quality care and support services.

Our 4-bedded home is located on a peaceful farm, in a beautiful secluded valley near Bishop's Lydeard, near Taunton, offering a calm and nurturing environment where young people can feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow.

We are dedicated to preparing young people for independence at 18, while supporting their social, emotional, and mental health needs through a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach. Our team is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are part of our safer recruitment process and are required prior to employment.

Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker or Trainee

(Full Time, Part Time, Bank)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and resilient individuals to join our team as Residential Youth Support Workers.

Please note: This role requires full flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. Applicants must be able to commit to all shift types as part of a rota to meet the needs of the young people we support.

Flexible Opportunities Available

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Full-time: Average 35 hours per week (including an average of 2 sleep-ins per week)

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Part-time and bank roles also available - please indicate your availability when applying

Shift Patterns

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Day Shift: 07:30 - 16:45

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Late Shift: 16:30 - 07:45

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Double Shift: 07:30 - 23:15, followed by 07:00 - 07:45

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Sleep-in: 23:15 - 07:00

Sleep-In Arrangements:

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Sleep-in shifts are not included in your contracted rota hours

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If asleep during this period, you will receive a 62.64 sleep-in payment

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If required to work during sleep-in hours, you will be paid at your standard hourly rate

Skills and Knowledge

You'll need:

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Communication: Speak clearly, listen well, and build trust with children of all ages.

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Emotional Awareness: Stay calm, patient, and supportive, even during tough situations.

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Behaviour Support: Use positive strategies to manage behaviour and keep everyone safe.

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Safeguarding: Know how to protect children and follow safety procedures.

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Child Development: Understand how children grow and how to support their emotional needs.

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Trauma Awareness: Be aware of how trauma affects children and use caring, therapeutic approaches--or be willing to learn.

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Teamwork: Work well with colleagues, families, and professionals to support each child.

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Record Keeping: Keep clear, accurate notes and use digital systems responsibly.

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Transferable Experience Skills from other jobs (like teaching, healthcare, customer service, or parenting) are valuable here.

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Willingness to Learn: Be open to training and growing in your role. (Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce is ideal--or be ready to work towards it.)

Day-to-Day Tasks

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Support the individual needs and progress of young people

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Provide advice, guidance, and support with all aspects of their lives

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Teach daily living skills such as budgeting, shopping, and accessing entitlements

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Organise leisure and creative activities in a safe and supportive setting

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Help young people deal with challenges and move toward independence

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Communicate with professionals and families, and attend meetings as required

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Promote health, well-being, and education/employment opportunities

Key Aspects of the Role

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Safeguarding

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Therapeutic, trauma-informed approach

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Promoting dignity, respect, and inclusion

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Teamwork and lone working

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Adhering to quality standards, policies, and procedures

Additional Responsibilities

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Encourage young people to provide feedback and have a voice in their care

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Support young people to reduce risk-taking behaviours

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Maintain high-quality records and contribute to reports and care planning

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Participate in household routines and support young people to do the same

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Undertake training and ongoing professional development

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Attend team meetings, supervision, and appraisals

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Follow all health and safety and workplace policies

Note: This list outlines key responsibilities but is not exhaustive. The role is varied and may include additional duties as required to meet the needs of the young people and the service.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.00 - 17.00 per hour - Depending on your experience

Taking home between 29.000 - 35.000 including your enhancements

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Weekend enhancements: Saturdays 1.50, Sundays 2.50, Bank holidays 3 and Christmas day 4

Benefits

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Casual dress

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Company pension

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Free and on-site parking

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Referral programme

Schedule

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Day shift

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Night shift

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Overtime

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Weekend availability

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Work Location: In person near (Bishop's Lydeard, Taunton)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,420.00-36,075.82 per year

Benefits:

Free flu jabs On-site parking
Work Location: In person