At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in daily life, promoting confidence and independence.
- Company: Valuing Futures, a nurturing residential children's home.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, funded training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to positive outcomes for young people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and strong communication skills; training provided.
About Valuing Futures
Valuing Futures is a specialist solo residential children's home that provides care for children and young people male/female aged 8 years to 18 years, who display emotional, behavioural, and complex needs. We provide 24 hours 2:1 staffing trauma-informed, therapeutic care in a nurturing environment, where children feel safe, have stability, are supported, and empowered to thrive to enable them to achieve the best outcomes.
The Role
As a Male Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people in their daily lives, helping them build confidence, independence, and positive routines. You will create a safe and structured environment while promoting education, wellbeing, and personal development.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and safeguard young people within a therapeutic residential setting, to meet the child, young person's care, behavioural and risk plans.
- Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a strong role model.
- Encourage participation in education, daily routines, and life skills development.
- Support young people with emotional wellbeing, behaviour management, and independence.
- Plan and engage young people in meaningful activities and routines.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, care standards and the children's regulations (2015).
- Provide practical guidance around finances, daily living, and personal development.
Requirements
- Experience working with children and young people in residential care, youth work, education, or similar settings.
- Passionate, caring, and resilient with strong communication skills.
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Health & Social Care preferred (training provided if not qualified).
- Full UK Driving Licence required.
- Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
- Funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Supportive management, mentoring, and career progression.
- Company Pension scheme available, and we also make a contribution to your pension.
- We pay for your Enhanced DBS.
- Employee rewards and recognition schemes.
- Blue Light Card discounts across retail, travel, and leisure.
Why Join Us?
At Valuing Futures, we are committed to helping our team build rewarding, long-term careers in residential childcare. If you want to make a genuine difference in a young person’s life while developing professionally in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Male Residential Childrens Home Support Worker in Wolverhampton employer: Valuing Futures
Valuing Futures is an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing both the children in our care and the professional growth of our staff. With a strong focus on training, including funded qualifications and comprehensive induction, we foster a supportive work culture that empowers employees to thrive while making a meaningful impact in young people's lives. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in competitive salaries, pension contributions, and recognition schemes, all within a nurturing environment located in a community-focused setting.
