Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: North Aston, Oxfordshire, UK
Salary: £31,493 £34,495 per year (including sleep-ins)
Shifts 7 on 7 off with 1 sleep-in per week on your week on
Job Description:
A leading specialist provider of children's residential care is seeking dedicated and compassionate Children's Residential Support Workers to join their team in North Aston, Oxfordshire. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support children and teenagers aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), helping them grow emotionally, socially, and behaviourally within a safe and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support young people in engaging with activities and developing independence appropriate to their age
- Maintain a warm, homely atmosphere within the residential setting
- Manage challenging behaviours with patience, professionalism, and understanding
- Protect children from risks to their health, safety, and welfare
- Promote independence and well-being through supportive and caring approaches
- Follow care plans, guidelines, and reward systems to ensure a safe environment
- Build positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals
- Safeguard and support each young person's individual needs through effective communication and trust-building
Requirements:
- Previous experience in children’s residential care or working with vulnerable young people is preferred
- Experience in healthcare or social care environments is a plus
- Full, valid driver's licence with access to a car (sleep-in allowance included)
- Over 21 years of age
- NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People (desirable, not essential)
- Reliable, compassionate, motivated to support children with complex needs
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of £31,279 - £33,705 (including sleep-in payments)
- Permanent, full-time contract (39 hours per week)
- Long day shifts with sleep-in allowances
- Fully funded NVQ Level 4 in Children & Young People qualification
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days of annual leave
- Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas
- Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
- Career development pathways with increased earnings potential
- Fun team activities such as outdoor adventures, theme park visits, and bike rides
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
If you are eager to support young people and develop your career in health and social care, this is the perfect opportunity!
Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
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