Job Description

Welcome:

A Warm Welcome from Dan Our Director and owner:

As someone who grew up in care, I understand more than most how powerful consistent, caring adult can be in a young person's life. That's why I built Bright Futures Accommodation not as a corporate care provider, but as a place that feels like home. A place where young people are nurtured, respected, and believed in.

Our Support Workers are the heart and soul of the care given to young people. I've worked frontline in residential children's homes, looking after young people with challenging needs. I know the demands and huge responsibility that comes with this role. And that's why I've made it my mission to ensure my support workers feel truly seen, supported, and appreciated. At Bright Futures, you're not just another employee you're part of the family.

You'll be backed by a strong Home Manager and Deputy Home Manager, given space to grow, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We'll invest in you, listen to you, and celebrate you.

Working as a Support Worker, you must be willing to go above and beyond for the young people, ensuring that they have an experience that they can reflect upon and carry with them into adulthood.

About the Company

Are you looking to join a great residential care provider for young people? If you're compassionate, dedicated, and resilient, we want to hear from you today!

Our young people have experienced significant abuse and trauma in their early lives. This is a challenging role, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job. You will be working in a small home with one young person and 2 staff members where the little things you do every day could have life-changing results for the young people in our care. Your ambition for them will help them take steps toward fulfilling their potential.

We specialise in providing best-in-class care for young people with challenging behaviours. We create a solo home environment with

2:1 staffing at all times

, exceeding the needs of our young people, enabling them to express their characters, feel safe, and enrich their lives.

Working as a Residential Support Worker, you must be willing to go above and beyond for our children.

In return, you will be rewarded with a

career-defining opportunity

in an ambitious and growing organisation with

high standards

, committed to

staff retention, development, and equality

.

Position Details

Position:

Residential Support Worker

Location:

Nottingham/Nottinghamshire

Reporting to:

Home Manager

Salary:

29,640-44,460 13.00 per hour, 90 per sleep-in (

equivalent to 285 per day

)

Hours of Work:

30-45 hours per week, including sleep-ins

Shift times:

Start 10AM - 11PM (sleep 11PM - 8AM) typically 2 on 4 off rota

Overtime available

What We Are Looking For

Experience:

Proven experience working with children with challenging behaviours, particularly in a

residential care

environment or another professional setting.

The Ideal Staff Member:

Robust, resilient and mentally strong

- will not give up on young people.

Consistent in their approach

- understanding of the trauma and rejection our young people have faced.

Caring and willing to go the extra mile

- going above and beyond.

Has common sense and creativity

- able to work effectively as part of a team.

Skills:

Compassionate, resilient, and committed

to being a positive role model.

Confident in managing challenging behaviours.

Flexible and able to work a residential care rota

, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications (Required):

NVQ Level 3/4 in Children's Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

A

full UK driving licence

and access to a car to get to work. Experience as a

Support Worker in residential children's homes.

Willingness to do overnight sleep-ins

as part of the role.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Provide

unconditional care

for our children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and everyday needs are met.

Manage and de-escalate challenging and aggressive behaviours

positively. Be

resilient in high-risk situations

and able to think fast to ensure safe outcomes. Support young people with

activities, family contact, and education.

Maintain a

clean and safe home environment

, supporting each child's health and education. Provide

consistent, high-quality care

, advocating for the well-being of young people. Help children

develop self-esteem, safety, and coping strategies

to manage emotions and behaviour. Promote

a positive safeguarding culture

and

strong teamwork ethic.

Support

or lead a wide range of activities and daily tasks.

Work within

OFSTED and company standards and guidelines.

Why Work for Us?

Opportunity to gain additional training and qualifications.

We are expanding massively, creating new opportunities.

Zero tolerance for gossiping, bullying, or poor standards.

Home Managers that support and develop staff.

High staff-to-child ratios

and limited use of agency staff.

High-spec warm homes

Each staff member has their own sleep room, a comfy double bed, and a private bathroom.

All activities and food are fully covered by the company.

A company that genuinely cares about staff wellbeing

Comprehensive induction training.

Regular in-house training

to support your role.

Recommend-a-friend scheme

(

up to 200

).

Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards

(Amazon vouchers/monetary reward).

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card (Residential Care staff).

All meals provided on shift (Residential Care staff).

On-site parking.

Additional Information:

Bright Futures Accommodation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are legally barred from working with a protected group.

The company is unable to sponsor international workers for this role. Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Apply Now!

Join Bright Futures Accommodation and make a real impact on young people's lives.

Be part of a team that values integrity, high standards, and the well-being of both young people and staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 285.00 per day

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Overtime
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Working in Residential Children's Homes: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence & Car To Get To & From Work (required) Level 3 Diploma For Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Residential Support Worker