Join Our Team as a Children's Residential Support Worker
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people?
At Heritage Children's Homes, we provide safe, nurturing homes for children who need stability, support and encouragement to thrive. Our homes in Wellington and Bridgwater, Somerset , each support up to two children aged 8 to 18 , allowing staff to build meaningful relationships and provide individualised care.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with their daily lives, helping them develop confidence, independence and resilience. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help create a warm, supportive environment where young people can achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities of a Children's Residential Support Worker
Build positive relationships with children and young people.
Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support.
Promote independence, resilience and positive outcomes.
Support education, hobbies, appointments and community activities.
Safeguard children and report concerns appropriately.
Complete records and reports accurately.
Work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals.
Be a positive role model and help create a safe, nurturing home environment.
Shift Patterns
The role operates on a rota basis and includes long-day shifts with sleep-ins to provide continuity of care for the children and young people we support.
Our shifts run from 10:00am to 10:00pm , followed by a sleep-in from 10:00pm to 7:00am , then 7:00am to 10:30am the following morning. Handover takes place between 10:00am and 10:30am .
Each shift includes 15.5 working hours plus a sleep-in .
A full-time contract is 37.5 hours per week , which works out at approximately 2.5 shifts per week , averaged across our 3-week rolling rota.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and
Children's Residential Support Worker in Bath employer: Heritage Childrens Homes Careers
Heritage Children's Homes is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for both children and staff. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training programmes and clear career progression paths, allowing you to grow into roles such as Senior Practitioner or Deputy Manager. Our supportive management team and commitment to safeguarding ensure that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Heritage Childrens Homes Careers Recruitment Team
