Job Description

Residential Youth Support Worker - A Career Built on Compassion

Location:

Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Salary:

Up to 28,650.00 per annum + 44.56 per sleep-in

Shift Pattern:

Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, doubles, and sleep-ins



Looking for Something More Rewarding?



Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Have you worked in hospitality, retail, sports, outdoor activities, or customer service? Do you have the emotional resilience to handle challenging situations while supporting and inspiring young people?



If so, you don't need prior experience in care - just the right mindset. We provide full training, qualifications, and ongoing support to help you build a meaningful career in residential childcare.



? What the Role Involves



As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be a vital part of a team supporting young people who have experienced trauma. Your role will be dynamic, challenging, and deeply rewarding. You'll be responsible for:



Supporting daily routines, activities, and emotional well-being



Managing and de-escalating challenging situations with empathy



Encouraging independence, education, and life skills



Being a trusted role model--showing patience, resilience, and compassion



Creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment



About School House



School House is a small 2 bed home that offers support to young people with complex needs.



We primarily focus on providing bespoke packages of care for solo placements, working closely with the local authority and other professional agencies to ensure our young people receive a high level of 'wrap around care'.



The home is situated in Sutton-in-Ashfield with good transport links and is close to Mansfield and Nottingham which provide a range of activities and opportunities for days out.

Our young people enjoy:

Trips to the cinema



Visiting the zoo and attending the circus



Getting their nails done and going on day trips



Arts and crafts



Sport and active hobbies

What We're Looking For



We welcome applicants from all walks of life. What matters most is your attitude, emotional intelligence, and willingness to learn. Ideal candidates will have:



A strong, compassionate personality



Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure



Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins



Problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset



Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges



A desire to grow - full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare provided



What We Offer



3 weeks of paid induction training



Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare



Structured career progression into senior roles



1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep-in payments (44.56 per shift)



28 days annual leave (increasing with service)



Free meals during shifts



Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays



24/7 well-being support, including free counselling sessions



Christmas voucher of up to 200, based on length of service and contracted hours, to recognise the 24/7 care you provide year-round



Upcoming Assessment Day



Our next in-person recruitment assessment day will take place in October 2025.



Important Information



We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work.



All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week.



All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies.



Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date.



Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments.



Our Commitment to Inclusion



At Homes2Inspire, we're proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and welcome individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion.



We also offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements--please let us know in your application if you have lived-in care experience.



Male staff are currently under-represented in our residential children's services, and we strongly encourage more male applicants to apply.



We aim to match candidates with the most suitable service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. In some cases, this may mean offering employment at a different home than originally applied for.



Get in Touch



For questions or to request a full job description, contact AJ from our Careers Team:



careers@homes2inspire.co.uk



01788 487057