Our Ethos Our homes are more than places of care; they are places of belonging. Warm, calm, and filled with life, they are where children and young people can simply be themselves. Where they feel safe, heard, held in mind. Where every moment matters. We believe every child deserves to grow up feeling truly valued, not just supported but seen and loved in the way that they need. Here, we dont treat care as a service. We treat it as a relationship, a commitment, a promise, to walk alongside each young person with kindness, patience, and respect. Our adults are the heartbeat of our homes, who care deeply about the children. Each one is chosen not just for their experience, but because they lead with compassion, patience, and real human warmth. Theyre trained in therapeutic parenting, so they can gently tune in to what a child might be feeling, even when those feelings come out in silence or big emotions that are too hard to hold. They carry our values in everything they do, creating space for children to feel safe, heard, and cherished. In their presence, we aim for trust to grow and healing to begin. We aim over time, children begin to believe I matter. Im safe. I belong. Each of our small homes are a sanctuary, a space where laughter is shared, tears are understood, and milestones, big and small, are celebrated. Where we empower young people to shape their days, make their choices, and find joy in ordinary things. Where the adults around them genuinely care, listen deeply, and respond with empathy, even to the needs that arent spoken aloud. We believe children and young people are not just the future, they are the heart of our present. They teach us, challenge us, inspire us. In their presence, we grow too. Our hope is that when a young person looks back on their time with us, they dont remember being in care. They remember home. A place where they were safe, where they felt proud, where they laughed, learned, healed, and were loved and where they started to believe in themselves, perhaps for the very first time. Residential Support Worker Be That Someone Who Makes a Child Feel Safe and Loved Some jobs fill your time. This one fills your heart. In our homes, we welcome children and young people whove experienced some really tough things, and what they need most is love wrapped in consistency. Patience. Understanding. And adults who genuinely care. Were looking for kind, steady, down-to-earth people to join our small, loving homes for children. Homes that feel like family. Where young people can laugh, rest, grow, and start to believe in themselves, because someone believed in them first. Some of the children we support have learning disabilities, autism, or complex emotional needs. What they all have in common is this: they need adults who see them, and who hold them in mind, stay close, and gently guide them forward. Its about being that person in a childs life who stays, who sees beyond the surface, who shows up on the hard days as much as the good ones. What the role is really about As a Residential Support Worker, youll be part of the daily rhythm of a childs life. Getting them up for school. Making breakfast together. Singing in the car. Sitting quietly when they need space. Talking things through when the world feels too big. Celebrating the smallest victories. Comforting them when things go wrong. Making a house feel like home. Youll work in a small and reflective team of adults, each trained in therapeutic approaches that help us really understand how children communicate their needs, even without words. Youll get to know each young person deeply, and offer them the steady, loving care that helps them feel safe and accepted, just as they are. What your days will look like: Every day is different, but every day is an opportunity to make a child feel safe, cared for, and genuinely valued. You will: Share meals, stories, laughs, and quiet moments Help with morning routines and school runs Support children to enjoy activities and hobbies, try new things and build confidence in their own time Help build life skills like cooking, tidying, making choices and feeling proud Help track progress and celebrate growth, no matter how big or small Support with personal care when needed, always gently and respectfully Being there during the tough moments, when big feelings show up in big ways Listening deeply, not just to words, but to body language, silence, and emotions Writing daily notes and working as a team to reflect on whats working Keeping our home warm, tidy, and a space for flourishing Bringing your whole self, your humour, your care, your gentleness Youll also be part of a supportive team who reflect together, grow together, and always keep the children at the centre of everything we do. What matters to us is who you are Were not looking for perfect. Were looking for real people, with kind hearts, steady hands, and the courage to care deeply. You might be a parent, a youth worker, a teaching assistant, or someone with no formal experience at all, but you know how to be present, patient, and warm, especially when things are hard. Wed love to hear from you if you are: Kind, calm, and good with people Patient, especially when things are hard Willing to listen and keep learning Comfortable working shifts, including some weekends and sleep-ins Calm, grounded, and emotionally available Willing to learn and grow, personally and professionally Able to offer consistency, love, and structure, over and over again In return, well offer you: A team who will support you through the tough days, laugh with you, empower you to learn and develop Full training, including therapeutic skills and emotional understanding so you feel confident and safe in your role Regular reflection and space to grow A real sense of purpose A chance to be part of something that truly matters The chance to gain qualifications as you work A workplace where your voice matters, just like the childrens And most importantly: the deep joy of helping a child feel at home If youve ever thought, I just want to help children feel safe, loved, and like they matter, this could be exactly where youre meant to be. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £12.25-£14.00 per hour Right to work in the UK We do not offer sponsorship Benefits: Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Experience: Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivelant (preferred) Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person