Job Description

Bayleaf Care

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Residential Support Worker

Due to us increasing the number of young people in this home, we are looking for 3 residential support workers for a 3-bedded children's home in Woodhouses, Burton on Trent that looks after young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The salary is 14.58 to 15.63p per hour with the option of overtime in the other homes.

The home is 9 miles Burton, 9 miles from Rugeley, 10 miles from Lichfield, 13 miles from Tamworth, 12 miles from Uttoxeter, 19 miles from Derby and 22 miles from Coalville.

About the home:

Nestled in the tranquil hamlet of Woodhouses, Staffordshire, Yew Tree House is a beautifully designed, three-bedroom children's home that provides a warm and nurturing environment for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our first home, Yew Tree House, stands as a testament to the careful thought and consideration that went into its design and build, ensuring a space where young individuals can feel both safe and at ease.

The home boasts a charming country cottage and farmhouse-inspired aesthetic, with exposed brickwork and beams in the spacious living area, creating a cosy yet expansive atmosphere. The large kitchen is perfect for communal cooking and learning, while an additional snug upstairs offers a quiet space for reflection or relaxation.

Each of our young people is provided with their own well-sized bedroom, designed to foster a sense of privacy and ownership. Equipped with a desk for private study, the rooms allow young people to express their personalities and preferences through decoration, ensuring their space is truly their own.

At Yew Tree House, we believe in the importance of balance--offering both a quiet haven for introspection and a lively space for outdoor play. Our large conservatory is an ideal place to unwind and reflect, while the generous garden invites young people to engage with nature. Whether relaxing by the firepit, swinging, bouncing on the trampoline, or spending time with our friendly chickens and resident cat, there's always something to enjoy in the open air.

Yew Tree House is not just a home; it is a space designed with care, where young people can thrive and grow in a supportive and homely environment. If you are looking to join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, we invite you to be a part of the Yew Tree House family.

About Bayleaf Care

Bayleaf Care provides exceptional care for children and young people across the UK, especially those who have faced trauma. We use the PACE model, which creates a safe, caring environment to help children feel secure and build positive relationships.

Our approach starts with the key worker, who forms a strong, trusting bond with the child. This relationship is essential for the child's development and continues throughout their care.

We offer personalized care, education, and treatment led by a team of trained professionals, helping children manage their emotions and behaviours in a safe, supportive environment.

There are currently 5 children's homes open, 2 of these homes have their own school onsite. Bayleaf is expanding with more children's homes on the horizon and we are also opening 2 leaving care homes and 3 CQC registered adult homes so that all our young people can remain in our care by transitioning into these services. It has now been announced that in 2026 we are also opening 2 special schools, one for SEMH and the other will be a L/D & P/D school.

Each children's home has their own permanent on-site therapist and a pool car.

Job overview:

The role of a support worker is to provide 24-hour care and support to the young people in our care. This is a residential children's home so there are practical duties such as general cooking and cleaning but there are also fun things to do, engaging the young people with activities both inside and outside of the home.

A caring and supportive attitude is essential for this role, and we welcome people that have experience with either adults or children with challenging behaviour.

This salary of 14.58p to 15.63p per hour and sleep-ins are paid at 55

Total salary is between 29,313 to 33,309 for the contracted hours of an average of 160 hours, per calendar month, plus there is the opportunity to do overtime at any of the other children's homes.

There are waking night staff so sleep-ins are limited to 2-5 sleep-ins per month, but there will be the option to do either more or less sleep-in shifts.

The shift pattern is 1 day on 2 days off

Shifts start at 7am to 11pm, sleep-ins are 11pm to 7am, finish 7.30am after handover.

There is a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, fantastic career prospects as the company grows and you will be enrolled on the Level 3 diploma for residential childcare.

For more information about Bayleaf Care and to look at our children's homes and education hubs, please visit us at https://bayleafcare.co.uk/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.58-15.63 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Private medical insurance
Licence/Certification:

driving licence or learning to drive (required)
Work Location: In person