Children'S Residential Support Worker

Position: Children'S Residential Support Worker (Permanent)
Senior Residential Support Worker

Location:

BS39 Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £35,587.50 – £38,649.00 per year (Including sleep-in payments)
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of young people? At Utopia, we believe children thrive in nurturing, family-style environments—not institutions. We are looking for experienced, Level 3 qualified professionals to join our "GOOD" Ofsted-rated homes in Weston-super-Mare.

You will provide stability and care for young people (ageswho have experienced trauma, helping them build the self-confidence needed to make positive life choices.

What We Offer

* Competitive Pay:
Includes sleep-in payments of £60 per night.

* Performance Bonuses:
Staff receive an Ofsted Bonus (£300) for maintaining or exceeding a ‘Good’ rating.

* On-Call Enhancements: £50 - £75 extra per shift for Shift Leaders.

* Growth:
Extensive ongoing training and career development opportunities.

* Stability:
Full pension plan and a consistent 4-week rolling rota.

Key Responsibilities

* Safeguarding young people and maintaining a safe, calm living environment.

* Leading shifts and taking a lead role in incident response.

* Acting as a Keyworker to provide dedicated support to specific young people.

* Building positive relationships with families and external professionals.

* Ensuring the home adheres to all current legislation and Ofsted standards.

Requirements (Mandatory)

* Age:
Must be 23 years or older (Required by Children’s Homes Regulations).

* License: A valid UK driving licence is essential.

* Qualification:

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

* Note:

If you are not yet qualified but have relevant experience, we still encourage you to apply for a Support Worker position.

* Availability:
Must be able to work 37.5 hours per week on a rota that includes overnights, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

Pre-employment Checks

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and must provide two satisfactory references (one from a current employer).

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone