Children's Residential Support Worker

Overview

Location:

Somerset, England

Employment type:

Full-Time | Permanent

Schedule:

2 Days On, 4 Days Off (48-Hour Shifts with Sleep-ins)

Salary: £31,199.19 - £33,176.33 per year (Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins)

Join Our Team – Residential Support Worker

Empower Family Group is a child-focused care provider offering high-quality care in modern homes for children and young people under 18, across Somerset. Our homes are supported by our head office and training hub at Prockters Farm, West Monkton, Taunton.

• Support young people to feel safe, cared for, and inspired
• Help build independence, confidence, and life skills
• Encourage access to education, activities, and hobbies
• Be a role model and positive influence
• Create lasting memories through fun, play, and family-style experiences

£31,199.19 incl. sleep-ins (£12.72/hour + £50 per sleep-in) – without NVQ Level 3/4

£33,176.33 incl. sleep-ins (£13.72/hour + £50 per sleep-in) – with NVQ Level 3/4

(Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins)

• Caring, resilient, and motivated team players
• Experience in Residential Childcare (preferred but not essential)
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to work toward it
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Aged 21+ (legal requirement for residential care roles)
• All training provided – including a full induction and ongoing development

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (child & adult workforce, barred list).

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

• A child-focused, supportive team environment
• Training & development opportunities
• Free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Blue Light Card access
• Company pension
• Regular team events – BBQs, socials, and more!

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Make a real difference. Build a rewarding career. Become part of the Empower Family Group.