Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £30,000–£35,605 per annum (inclusive of sleep-in payments)
Hourly Rate: £13.50–£15 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience
Contract Type: Full-Time
Alternative Option: Zero-hours contracts available for candidates with suitable experience who wish to join our staff bank
Reports To: Registered Manager
Important Information – Please Read Before Applying
We are only considering applications from candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:
Essential Experience
* A minimum of 12 months' experience working in a registered children's residential care setting or equivalent Children's focused setting (see below on equivalent roles).
* Proven experience supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and/or mental health needs.
Equivalent Roles Considered:
* Youth Workers
* Behaviour Mentors
* Teaching Assistants (particularly those from SEN or PRU settings)
Please note: Experience in adult care or unregulated settings will not be accepted. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will not be shortlisted.
Additional Requirements:
* Full legal right to work in the UK.
* We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, now or in the future.
How to Apply
Applications should be made via Indeed and by sending the following details to
* Full Name
* Registered Email Address
* Mobile Number
Shortlisted applicants will be sent an application form, which must be completed in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Career Progression
As a growing organisation, Prosperity Care Group offers clear opportunities for career development. Successful candidates may progress into Senior Support Worker or Team Leader roles, based on performance, experience, and readiness to assume additional responsibilities.
Job Summary
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play an essential role in the care and safeguarding of children and young people within our Ofsted-registered home. You will help to create a nurturing, therapeutic, and stable environment that supports personal growth, independence, and emotional resilience.
Key Responsibilities
* Direct Care: Provide consistent, high-quality support, including personal care, education, emotional support, and leisure activities.
* Safeguarding: Proactively identify, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns in line with Prosperity Care Group's procedures and the Children's Homes Regulations.
* Relationship Building: Develop and maintain positive, trusting, and professional relationships with children and young people.
* Care Planning: Contribute to the delivery and regular review of care plans and risk assessments.
* Behaviour Support: Manage challenging behaviour using trauma-informed, child-centred, and non-punitive approaches.
* Collaboration: Work effectively with colleagues, managers, families, and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes.
* Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records in line with safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
* Home Environment: Contribute to the upkeep of a safe, clean, and supportive home environment, including domestic duties and health and safety compliance.
* Shift Work: Participate in a rolling rota, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and up to 2–3 sleep-in shifts per week.
* Training: Engage fully in all mandatory and developmental training opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential
* Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England), or willingness to achieve this within 2 years of appointment.
* At least 12 months' experience supporting children or young people with complex needs (EBD, trauma, or mental health) or equivalent.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
* Previous experience in a registered children's home or therapeutic residential setting.
* Valid First Aid certificate.
* Full UK driving licence.
Key Attributes & Values
* Empathy & Compassion: A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable children with a trauma-informed approach.
* Resilience: Emotional strength and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing needs and service demands.
* Professionalism: Maintaining clear boundaries, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.
* Teamwork: Collaborative and supportive, contributing positively to team culture.
* Child-Centred Practice: Consistently prioritising the welfare and rights of children.
Legal & Organisational Requirements
* Enhanced DBS Check (including barred list) required prior to appointment.
* Professional references, proof of right to work, and qualification certificates must be provided.
* Completion of a suitability declaration prior to appointment.
* Compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements (Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Data Protection Act 2018, and GDPR).
Policies & Compliance
All staff must:
* Adhere to Prosperity Care Group's Code of Conduct, Equality & Diversity Policy, and Health & Safety Policy.
* Comply with the Staff Handbook, including policies on discipline, grievance, confidentiality, and infection control.
* Be familiar with policies on stress management, social media use, and acceptable technology practices.
* Commit to ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and training.
Safeguarding Commitment
Prosperity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Continuous safeguarding training and safer recruitment practices, in line with Ofsted requirements, form a mandatory part of this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,605.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you have (or are you currently working towards) a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)?
* Do you have the full legal right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship? Please note, we are not offering sponsorships at this time.
* Do you have at least 6 months of full-time experience working in a registered children's residential care setting or similar child-focused setting in the United Kingdom?
* Have you supported children or young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and/or mental health needs in a residential or specialist education setting or other?
Experience:
* Children's Home or Similar Children's Setting (NOT ADULTS): 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JF02