Children's Home Support Worker

Job Title: Residential Childcare Support Worker Full & Part-Time

Location: Carshalton (Lovely Home Setting)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Shifts: Must be able to commit to 12-hour shifts - Day Shifts (9am-9pm) OR Waking Night Shifts (9pm-9am) only.

Do you want to make a life-changing difference for young people?

Pinewood Residential Care has recently opened Beechwood House, a new, nurturing children's home in Carshalton for young people aged 8-16. We are looking for compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our dedicated team and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering home environment.

This is more than a job; it's a commitment to guiding and supporting young people, many of whom are looked after by social care, as they build their confidence, independence, and future.

The Role:

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will be central to the daily life and progress of our young people. Your primary focus will be providing high-quality care, emotional support, and practical guidance to help each individual thrive. You will ensure their safety, promote their development, and contribute to the warm, homely, and smooth-running environment of Beechwood House in Carshalton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and nurturing support to young people in a residential setting.
• Build positive, trusting, and respectful relationships, always prioritising the young person's wishes and feelings.
• Actively support young people to develop life skills, engage with education/training, and achieve personal goals through a person-centred approach.
• Uphold the highest safeguarding standards, following all policies, procedures, and relevant legislation (Children's Act 1989, National Minimum Standards, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records, write clear reports, and follow individual care plans.
• Attend to practical home duties such as preparing nutritious meals, light cleaning, and general maintenance to foster a stable home environment.
• Work effectively as part of a close-knit team, attending meetings, contributing to team development, and participating in regular supervision.
• Drive company vehicles (full UK driving licence required, subject to procedures).

About You – Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience working directly with children or young people in a care, support, or similar setting.
• A deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by vulnerable young people.
• A genuine passion for making a positive difference and a person-centred, empowering approach.
• Resilience, initiative, and proven skill in problem-solving and managing challenging situations sensitively.
• Firm knowledge and commitment to Safeguarding principles and practices.
• Ability to commit to a rolling rota of 12-hour day or night shifts as outlined above.
• Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare within 8 months of starting (support provided).
• Good IT skills (MS Office) and clear written communication for record-keeping.
• An Enhanced DBS check is required (we will apply for this).

Why Join Our Team at Beechwood House?

• Be part of a new service from the ground up, helping to shape its positive culture.
• Work in a lovely home environment in Carshalton where you can build meaningful relationships.
• Receive comprehensive training and support for your professional development.
• Be part of a dedicated, supportive team committed to excellence in childcare.

Ready to Apply?

If you are experienced, skilled, and enthusiastic about empowering young people to build brighter futures, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your rewarding journey with Pinewood Residential Care in Carshalton.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you available to start immediately if successful?
• Are you available to work weekends if requested?

Experience:

• children support worker in a childrens home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced clean DBS and on Update Service (required)

Work Location: In person