Residential Support Worker
Location: Portsmouth, PO2
Salary: £29,000 per annum + Sleep-In Enhancements
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shift work including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Setting: Ofsted-Regulated Children's Home (3-bed)
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to thrive?
We are seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in a six-bed Children's Home based inPortsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in children's residential care within a supportive and trauma-informed environment.
About the Role as Residential Support Worker:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will:
1. Provide daily care and support - including personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, and maintaining routines
2. Build meaningful relationships with young people through consistent emotional support and positive behaviour management
3. Encourage learning and development by supporting school attendance, helping with homework, and engaging in social, leisure, and life-skill activities
4. Safeguard and protect - ensuring the safety of all young people and reporting any concer...