Children's Residential Support Worker

1 week ago

Wellingborough NN BL, United Kingdom Higgins Talent Full time

Children's Residential Support Worker - Wellingborough (Full Training Provided)

Salary: Up to £29,120 per year (+ £60 per sleep-in, up to 8 per month)

Hours: Up to 46.5 hours per week (overtime available)

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (occasional travel within the area)

Contract: Full-time, three-week rolling rota (includes evenings and weekends)

About the Role

Higgins Talent are proud to partner with Heart & Home Living, a respected provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

We're seeking compassionate, resilient and reliable Residential Support Workers who are ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

As part of a dedicated, trauma-informed team, you'll create a nurturing and structured home environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported to reach their potential.

What You'll Do

  • Build trusting, supportive relationships with children and young people
  • Encourage personal development, independence, and emotional resilience
  • Maintain clear routines, boundaries, and consistency within the home
  • Support young people during emotional or behavioural challenges
  • Promote positive routines, wellbeing, and life skills
  • Participate in activities, trips, and daily living tasks

This is a rewarding, hands-on role where no two days are the same - and every day, your work has meaning.

What We're Looking For

  • Empathy, patience, and emotional awareness
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Calm under pressure, with a professional approach to challenges
  • Flexibility to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare / Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards - full support provided)

This role also involves physical aspects such as walking long distances, engaging in play and activities, and participating in physical interventions (with full training).

Benefits & Progression

  • Up to £29,120 per year + sleep-in payments (£60 each, up to 8 per month)
  • Quarterly performance bonuses (when home at full occupancy)
  • £500 retention bonus after 12 months
  • £2/hour overtime enhancement
  • Comprehensive training and professional development
  • Health & wellbeing programme, mentoring, and career support
  • Casual dress, company events, pension, free parking, and cycle-to-work scheme

Why Apply Through Higgins Talent?

We specialise in connecting passionate people with meaningful roles in children's residential care.

If you're ready to build a career that changes lives - we'll guide you every step of the way, from application to interview.

Safeguarding: All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. This role involves regulated activity; it is an offence for a barred person to apply.

Work Location: In-person - Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Authorisation: Must have the right to work in the UK

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,120.00 per year

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?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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