Residential Support Workers

Overview

Job Title:
Residential Support Worker

Hours: 23 - 30 Hours per Week part time

Location: Bromsgrove

Team: Bromsgrove Short Breaks

Contract: Permanent

Posts: 6

Have you got experience in working with children or young people with disabilities? Do you have a passion and motivation for doing a great job? If so we would love you to join us as one of our Residential Support Workers.

As a Residential Support Worker you will be ambitious for our young people in helping them to achieve their goals and optimise their potential. You will play a vital role in working directly with young people, building effective relationships with their families and other professionals. You will actively be involved in planning activities and have good communication skills.

Bromsgrove Short Breaks Service provides a safe, nurturing and fun environment where children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and complex health needs across Worcestershire can enjoy a short break away from home. Our standards are high and we have a rating as Good by Ofsted.

We have some fantastic opportunities happening in our service. We are a supportive and established team who really do make a difference to the lives of young people in Worcestershire and we recognise the importance of supporting, training and developing the staff who deliver services for children and young people. There is opportunity to complete an apprenticeship level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner.

We require a number of Residential Support Workers with part time hours varying from 20 - 30 hrs to compliment and help progress our plans.

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage.

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
• Children's Workforce Academy

• Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff), increasing up to 31 days with years of service. If you join without a break and have more holidays elsewhere, we may match to 31 days.
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:
  The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a career average pension scheme for local government employees.
• Professional Learning & Development:
  We actively encourage learning and development for staff to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working:
  Hybrid working may be available to support better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Final date to receive applications: 8th February 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: to be confirmed

Contact for Further Information: Beverley Harris at or bharris

Attached documents: PSRSW2-3.pdf, JDRSW 2-3.doc