Residential Childcare Support Worker

7 days ago

Aldershot, United Kingdom Apple Orchard Full time

**Residential Support Worker**

**Location**: Aldershot, Hampshire

**Contract**: Full Time, permanent

**Specific Hours**: 40 hours per week - shift pattern

**Starting Salary**:

- Base salary of £27,929.36 with the potential to earn up to £29,609.36 with sleep in shifts
- Salary after probation: Base salary of £29,088.80 with the potential to earn up to £30,768.80 with sleep in shifts

**About Us**:
Apple Orchard operates five residential homes across Surrey and West Sussex, set in peaceful rural surroundings. We provide nurturing, therapeutic homes for boys aged 12-18, many of whom have experienced significant trauma or disruption in their early lives. You’ll help young people heal, grow, and reach their potential. You'll be part of a team that celebrates small wins, values individual contributions, and provides a safe, caring environment for everyone - including staff.

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team of **Residential Childcare Support Workers**. Whether you're experienced or new to the role, if you’re passionate about helping young people thrive, we want to hear from you.

**What You’ll Do**:
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in the daily life of the young people we care for. You’ll:

- Provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive home environment
- Plan and lead engaging activities to promote development and confidence
- Build trusting, stable relationships with young people, guiding them toward independence
- Keep clear and accurate records of behaviour, progress, and achievements
- Collaborate with local authorities and external professionals to ensure excellent standards of care
- Work as part of a committed, energetic team - supporting each other and contributing to a positive home culture

**What We’re Looking For**:
**Essential**:

- A passion for making a positive impact on young lives
- Experience working with teenagers or challenging behaviours (preferred)
- Flexibility to work varied shifts (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins)
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to rural locations)

**Desirable**:

- Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification
- Ability to manage behaviour with calmness and empathy
- Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
- A team player with a good sense of humour and emotional resilience
- Ability to follow procedures, write reports, and contribute to care plans

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and sleep-in allowances (£35 per night, typically one per week)
- Every other weekend off
- Fully funded qualifications and professional development
- Clear promotion pathways and career progression
- Company pension
- Access to employee discount and wellbeing programmes

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,929.36-£30,768.80 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person

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