Support Worker Residential Children’s Home with Good Career Progression

Job details

Pay: £25,500 - £29,000 a year

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Shift and schedule: Weekend availability, Day shift, Holidays

Location

Winchester SO22

Benefits Pulled from the full job description

• Referral programme
• Annual leave
• Free parking
• Company events
• On-site parking

Full job description

Support Worker Residential Children’s Home (with good career progression to senior role)

Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: £25,500 – £29,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) Plus Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Annual Leave: 28 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday

At [Employer hidden], we're creating a warm, stable home for up to 3 children with emotional and behavioural needs. We are building a dedicated team who share our values and commitment to providing our children with the best possible care.

Our management team bring years of experience and a warm, empathetic, and highly motivated approach -dedicated to creating a nurturing, supportive home for both the children and the staff who care for them.

Working Pattern

• Full-time position averaging 37.5 hours per week, with shift patterns varying across a rolling rota.
• Includes weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Day shifts (07:30–22:30) and sleep-ins (£50 per night) are shared fairly across the team.
• Staff have every third full weekend off, supporting a healthy work–life balance.
• Flexibility is essential, and additional shifts may be available.
• Occasional training or duties may fall outside the regular pattern, with reasonable notice provided.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children with emotional and behavioural needs, including autism.
• Build positive, trusting relationships using trauma-informed approaches (PACE).
• Support children with daily routines, including school runs, meals, activities, and bedtimes.
• Promote independence and help children develop essential life skills through everyday experiences.
• Respond to challenging behaviour calmly and consistently, using agreed strategies.
• Act as a key worker and contribute to personalised care planning.
• Keep accurate records and documentation in line with Ofsted standards.
• Support the day-to-day running of the home, including shared practical tasks.
• Stay up to date with safeguarding, policies, and relevant legislation.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for caring, dependable individuals who bring empathy, curiosity, and a calm, consistent approach to their work. If you’re passionate about supporting children, enjoy being part of a close-knit team, and are committed to helping young people grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll need:

• To be working towards or be willing to work towards completing Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• At least 1 years’ experience working with children
• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of and children young people
• A good understanding and a strong interest in safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed care
• Full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to drive for work purposes (preferable)
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday
• Good career progression to Team Leader
• Regular reflective supervision and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and fully funded qualifications (including PACE and Level 3 Diploma)
• Career progression routes
• Supportive, trauma-informed environment with strong leadership
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Recognition awards and long service bonuses
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Beautifully refurbished, comfortable workplace
• A unique opportunity to be part of our initial core team
• Supportive working environment with a small-scale provider dedicated to high-quality care and staff well-being
• Positive, values-led management team

Our Approach

At [Employer hidden], we are grounded in the principles of trauma-informed care, creating consistency, emotional safety, and trust for children who have experienced early adversity. Our practice is underpinned by the PACE model – Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy – and we invest in developing our team to provide exceptional care.

We know that supporting children with complex needs takes resilience, skill, and teamwork. That’s why we offer a strong induction, high-quality training, and a reflective, collaborative work environment. We strive to ensure our staff feel confident, supported, and equipped, so they can provide the best possible care for the children at [Employer hidden].

Safeguarding Statement

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, identity verification, and references (including from your most recent employer).

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,500.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Do you need us (the employer) to give you visa sponsorship to work in the UK?

Experience:

- working with children in the UK: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person