Residential Support Worker; Level 3 Children & Young

Residential Support Worker (Level
3) - Children & Young People (LD / Autism)

Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Contract Type: Temporary

• Day Rate: £12.97 per hour
• Waking Night Rate: £13.70 per hour
• Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week

• 07:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 21:00
• 07:00 - 21:00
• 15:00 - 21:00
• Waking Nights: 21:00 - 07:00

The service is a well-established residential school set in a rural location
, providing specialist care and education within a structured and therapeutic environment
.

Children and young people aged 6-19 years are supported across multiple residential units and attend on-site education
, promoting routine, stability, and consistency. Young people present with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours that may challenge
.

As a Level 3 Residential Support Worker
, you will deliver consistent, child-centred care while supporting emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and daily routines. You will work with a level of professional autonomy and contribute to high standards of safeguarding and care practice.

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care
• Support daily routines including mornings, evenings, and bedtime
• Assist with meals and encourage healthy choices
• Provide personal care once authorised and trained
• Maintain dignity, privacy, and respect at all times

• Support children with complex and challenging behaviour
• Apply positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
• Follow individual Behaviour Support Plans
• Recognise triggers and respond proactively
• Support emotional regulation before, during, and after incidents

• Actively safeguard children and young people
• Identify and report concerns immediately
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Promote emotional and physical wellbeing

• Follow and contribute to person-centred care plans
• Complete accurate daily records and incident reports
• Document behaviour, progress, and observations clearly and professionally

• Support attendance at on-site education
• Encourage participation in structured and therapeutic activities
• Promote independence, communication, and social development
• Adapt support to individual sensory and cognitive needs

• Work collaboratively with residential, education, and therapy teams
• Deliver clear handovers and updates
• Support less experienced staff when required
• Follow all policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards

• Full induction provided on the first shift
• No personal care or physical intervention until:
  • Required internal training is completed
  • Supervised shifts have been undertaken

• NVQ / Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Residential Childcare
• A1/CYP or A2/CYP
• Recent experience working with children and young people aged 6-19
• Experience supporting autism, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviour
• Car driver essential due to rural location

• Enhanced DBS (Update Service)
• Right to Work
• Level 3 Qualification Certificate
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
• Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Care Certificate (fully completed)
• Prevent Duty Certificate

If you are a Level 3 Residential Support Worker with experience supporting children with autism and complex needs, and you can commit to 24+ hours per week
, please apply or get in touch to discuss availability.