About the Role We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to support children and young people in small, nurturing residential homes. Due to the needs of the young people, including 2:1 staffing requirements, we are expanding the team to provide greater flexibility and consistency of care. You will work as part of a dedicated staff team to provide high-quality, child-centred care, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The homes support a maximum of two young people at any one time (or up to three if siblings), ensuring a calm, stable, and outcomes-focused environment. Working Pattern This role operates on a 3-week rolling rota, consisting of 7 shifts over 3 weeks. Example rota: * Week 1: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift * Week 2: 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift * Week 3: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift Shift Types: * Waking Night: 10pm – 8am (10 hours) * Long Day Sleep: 7:30am – 11:00pm (sleep-in, wake-up 6:30am–9:00am) * Long Day: 7:30am – 10:30pm Flexibility across the rota is essential. Overtime is available. About the Young People * Teenagers with emotional and behavioural difficulties * Some young people currently require 2:1 support * Behaviours may include emotional dysregulation, attention-seeking, or running from placement * No personal care is required * Medication support is not currently required (but may change) Key Responsibilities Child-Centred Care and Development * Build safe, trusting, and positive relationships with children and young people * Support emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches * Assist with daily routines, including mornings, evenings, and school preparation * Promote education, independence, and personal development * Encourage positive behaviour through consistency, boundaries, and positive reinforcement Safeguarding and Welfare * Actively safeguard children and young people in line with policies and procedures * Report concerns, disclosures, or incidents promptly and appropriately * Follow risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care plans * Use physical intervention only where trained and necessary Daily Living and Home Environment * Support and participate in activities, outings, and community engagement * Encourage life skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and independence * Maintain a safe, clean, and homely environment * Administer medication safely where trained and required Professional Practice * Complete accurate and timely records, including daily logs and incident reports * Attend team meetings, training, and supervision * Work collaboratively with external professionals (e.g. social workers, education providers) * Uphold children’s rights, individuality, culture, and beliefs