Job Description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Services

Location:

Weymouth, Dorset

Contract Type:

Full-time, permanent

Salary:

32,136 - 32,744.40 per year (inclusive of average overnight allowances)

Support Young Lives. Build a Meaningful Career.

At Lily Residential Services, we provide therapeutic, relationship-based care for children and young people who have experienced trauma, instability, or disrupted family life. We are now recruiting caring, consistent individuals to join our close-knit residential team in the Weymouth area.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you'll work within a 2:1 staffing ratio, building meaningful relationships and offering the emotional and practical support young people need to heal, grow, and thrive. Each day is different--whether you're paddleboarding, preparing meals, or simply being a calm, trusted presence.

Key Responsibilities:

Support children's structured routines throughout the day and evening Encourage personal development, education, and hobbies Assist with daily household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry Contribute to care planning and keep accurate daily records Work within a trauma-informed approach, maintaining boundaries and consistency Follow flexible shifts, including sleep-ins and weekend work
Who We're Looking For

You don't need to have worked in residential care before--but you must be passionate about helping young people feel safe, valued, and supported.

We welcome candidates who:

Have experience working with children or young people in care, education, or support settings Hold (or are working toward) a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Are calm, empathetic, and emotionally resilient Communicate effectively and work well within a team Hold a full UK driving licence Are open to learning and committed to ongoing development
We particularly encourage applications from those in youth work, education, health, or social care seeking a rewarding career move.

What We Offer

We value and invest in our team, offering a competitive salary, genuine progression routes, and a supportive, purpose-led culture.

Benefits include:

58 per sleep-in (average 2.25 per week) Increased pay for additional sleep-ins Paid day off for your birthday (after probation) 28 days' annual leave (rising to 32 with service) Long-service recognition and monthly reward schemes Free meals and refreshments on shift Sick pay (after probation period) Bupa Health Cash Plan (after probation) Access to up to six therapy sessions annually Eye test reimbursements and visual care support Paid workplace vaccinations (flu, COVID, Hepatitis B) Enhanced family leave entitlements Paid Blue Light Card membership Refer-a-friend bonus scheme Two annual team-building and connection events Fully funded qualifications (Levels 3 to 5, role dependent)
About Lily Residential Services

We run small, therapeutic children's homes that provide safe, consistent environments where healing relationships are at the heart of everything we do. As an Investors in People accredited organisation, we're dedicated to both child and staff wellbeing--and we're proud of the outcomes we help young people achieve.

Key Information

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship) A five-year checkable work history is required All roles subject to enhanced DBS checks and Safer Recruitment processes We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds

Ready to build a career that truly matters?

Apply now and join a team that's changing lives, one relationship at a time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-32,744.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RCW