Children's Residential Support Worker in Northampton

Main purpose of the role: The Residential Support Worker plays a vital role in providing safe, nurturing, and child-centred care to children and young people living within our residential homes. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support children with a range of complex needs to develop resilience, build positive relationships, and achieve their individual potential. Every interaction is an opportunity to provide stability, encouragement, and positive role modelling. This is a rewarding but responsible role that requires emotional resilience, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children. We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and those new to residential childcare who demonstrate the values and potential to succeed. This role is suited to both developing and experienced practitioners who are committed to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Our Values and Ways of Working

We expect our team members to act professionally, respectfully, and with integrity at all times, taking responsibility for their practice while supporting colleagues to succeed. Our staff are approachable, reflective, and take pride in how they represent themselves, the organisation, and the children in our care. We value dependable individuals who bring consistency, positivity, and accountability to their role. We encourage curiosity, learning, and professional growth, recognising that confident staff create safer environments for children. We work collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and communicating openly. Trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to children underpin everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Care & Support
  • Provide high-quality, child-centred care that promotes safety, stability, and wellbeing.
  • Build positive, appropriate relationships with children based on trust, respect, and consistency.
  • Support children in their daily routines, including education, activities, health appointments, and life skills development.
  • Contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and nurturing home environment.
  • Encourage participation in activities that support social, emotional, and personal development.
• Safeguarding
  • Promote a strong safeguarding culture and maintain a protective environment at all times.
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to concerns, reporting in line with safeguarding procedures.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model.
  • Support children to feel safe, heard, and valued.
• Professional Practice
  • Follow care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies consistently.
  • Use de-escalation approaches and approved interventions where required.
  • Remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
  • Demonstrate emotional resilience and reflective practice.
• Recording & Accountability
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records.
  • Contribute to care planning and review processes.
  • Participate in handovers, team meetings, and supervision.
• Team Working
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent care practices.
  • Communicate effectively and share relevant information.
  • Take direction from senior staff while using initiative appropriately.
• Partnership Working
  • Engage respectfully with families, social workers, education staff, and other professionals.
  • Support children to maintain important relationships where appropriate.
• Development
  • Undertake mandatory training and actively engage in ongoing professional development.
  • Work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within required timescales if not already achieved.
• Other Duties
  • Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with organisational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
  • Fulfil health and safety responsibilities to maintain a safe environment.
  • Undertake additional duties reasonably required to support the safe and effective running of the home.