Job Description

Role:

Children's Residential Support Worker

Location:

Kettering base (may be required to travel to other services in Northamptonshire area to support on occasion.)

Contract hours:

Up to 46.5 hours p/w (overtime available)

Salary:

Up to 29,120.00 per annum

Rota:

Three week rolling rota, included evenings and weekends. This role requires up to 8 sleeps per month paid separately at 60 per sleep.

About Heart and Home Living:

Our homes provide specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). We are dedicated to creating safe and nurturing environments where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow.

Our approach is trauma informed and child centred. We focus on delivering high quality care, personalised education and life skills development - all tailored to meet each young person's individual needs and help them build a brighter future.

The role

As the Children's Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing consistent, outstanding care and support to children in our care. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you'll help create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment that promotes positive routines, emotional wellbeing and life skill development.

You will build meaningful, trusting relationships with young people, supporting them through challenges, and empower them to develop confidence, independence and a sense of belonging. This is a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

What we are looking for in a successful candidate:

A high level of emotional awareness (in self and others). Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with children, families, colleagues and external agencies. Ability to maintain appropriate routines, boundaries and role model positive behaviours. Capacity to handle crises and challenging behaviours calmly and professionally. Adaptability and willingness to respond positively to change.

Qualifications and Requirements:

To hold NVQ/QCF/CYP Level 3 or Level Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent or be willing to work towards. The ability to work within the current legislative framework and organisation's policies and procedures. You will be required to engage in ongoing training, supervision, and personal development, including mandatory physical intervention and first aid training. This role involves physical tasks such as supporting children on long walks, participating in safe holding/restraint (with training and when required), and manual handling. Full UK Driving Licence.

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive salary, including quarterly performance-based bonus (when home at full occupancy) 500 retention bonus after 12 months of service Hourly rate enhancement of 2.00 p/h for overtime Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme. Excellent employee mentoring and professional development opportunities. Casual dress, company events, pension scheme, cycle-to-work initiative. Genuinely supportive work environment.
Join Heart and Home Living to help enrich children's lives with care, warmth, and positive relationships. Celebrate your talents in our inclusive, empowering team, where your personal development and well-being are top priorities. Apply now for a fulfilling career shaping brighter futures!

All successful applicants will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS checksand reference checks. We expect staff to uphold our values and share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children and younger people.
This role involves regulated activity. It is an offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,120.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Application question(s):

This role requires you to meet specific physical and practical demands, including:
Performing physical interventions and restraints (once trained)
Walking long distances during outings and community activities
Carrying heavy provisions or equipment for trips and activities
Getting down to floor level to engage in play or therapeutic activities
Working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Holding a full UK driving licence

Can you confirm that you are able to meet all of the above requirements?

Answer Options (select one):

Yes, I confirm I am able to meet all of the above requirements
No, I am unable to meet one or more of the above requirements (please explain)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person