Children's Residential Support Worker

Affinity Children's Care is a therapeutic residential childcare provider offering placements to young people aged 8‑18 who may display emotional and challenging behaviours (EBD). Salary £37,275.89 pa (inclusive of sleeps), rising to £37,803.79 pa after a successful 6‑month probation period.

Company Benefits:

• Auto enrolment into NEST pension scheme (criteria dependent, opt‑out available).
• Life insurance – one‑year salary paid to a nominated person/pet.
• Medicash cash back plan, giving high‑street discounts and cash back on dental and optical costs.
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, giving high‑street and online discounts.
• Comprehensive induction and full training provided, access to nationally recognised vocational qualifications.
• Career progression for all roles.
• Team‑building events.
• Online and face‑to‑face comprehensive training.
• £160 incentive for completing online training prior to start date.
• £50 Christmas voucher.
• Free DBS application and yearly checks.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Additional rates paid on Christmas and New‑Year’s Day, overtime rate paid after completion of full‑time contractual hours.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support, guidance and care to young people within the residential settings and community.
• Participate and engage in activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean home environment, including completion of all domestic duties and providing home‑cooked meals.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, risk assessment tailored and key works to each young person’s needs.
• Work lone with the young person and professional bodies may be required.
• Foster positive relationships with team members and young people through effective communication.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of young people at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, reporting directly to line manager any information or concern in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with team members and external professionals to support young people’s progress.
• Maintain accurate records on ClearCare of care activities, incidents and care plans.
• Promote a supportive and enjoyable environment.
• Adhere strictly to Ofsted standards, Children’s Act, and Children’s Care Standards.

Our vacancy is open to experienced candidates who hold a Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce. We may also consider a Level 3 Health and Social Care holder with experience and understanding of challenges faced by young people and carers within a residential care setting.

The working pattern is based on a 3‑week rolling rota, 56.4 hours per week (including sleeps), equating to 1 day on, 2 days off (07:30 am–10:30 pm + sleep). Sleep shifts are included in the annual salary and are guaranteed when on annual leave.

A full UK driving licence is essential as you will have access to the company care vehicle and can drive the young people to appointments, education, contacts and social events.

If you are a passionate individual and feel you can be a good role model for our young people, encourage them to develop meaningful relationships and attachments, whilst contributing to their development to reach their full potential, this role may be of interest. In return we can provide access to opportunities for development both personally and professionally, progression within the company, as well as training and access to CPD.