Role: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Kettering base (may be required to travel to other services in Northamptonshire area to support on occasion.)
Contract hours: Up to 46.5 hours p/w (overtime available)
Salary: Up to £29,120.00 per annum
Rota: Three week rolling rota, included evenings and weekends.
Sleep ins: Up to 8 sleeps per month, paid at £60 per sleep.
About Heart and Home Living:
Heart & Home Living provides specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our trauma informed, child centred approach ensures every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow.
We focus on delivering high quality care, personalised education and life skills development tailored to each young person's individual needs, helping them build a brighter future.
The role
As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team creating a safe, stable and nurturing home environment. You'll support children through challenges, build meaningful relationships and empower them to develop confidence, independence and a sense of belonging.
This is a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
What we are looking for:
· High level of emotional awareness (in self and others
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to maintain routines, boundaries and role model positive behaviour
· Calm and professional approach to crises and challenging behaviour
· Adaptability and a positive attitude to change
Qualifications and Requirements:
· To hold NVQ/QCF/CYP Level 3 or Level Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent or be willing to work towards
· Understanding of current legislative framework and organisational policies
· Commitment to ongoing training, supervision, and development
Role Suitability Checklist:
To meet the physical and practical demands of the role, you must be able to:
· Safely perform physical interventions and restraints (once trained)
· Walk long distances during outings and community activities
· Carry heavy provisions or equipment for trips and activities
· Get down to floor level to engage in play or therapeutic activities
· Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep ins
· Hold a full UK driving licence
Perks and Benefits:
· Competitive salary + quarterly performance bonus (when home is at full occupancy)
· £500 retention bonus after 12 months
· £300 "Recommend a Colleague" bonus
· £2.00 p/h for overtime enhancement
· Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme.
· Employee mentoring and professional development
· Casual dress, company events, pension scheme, cycle-to-work initiative.#
· Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Important Information:
· Successful completion of the 'Proactive Approaches' training course within the first 3 months is required
· All offered are subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, within a reasonable timescale
· The role involves regulated activity. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply.
· We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received, early applications are encouraged
Ready to make a difference?
Join Heart & Home Living and help enrich children's lives with care, warmth and positive relationships. Celebrate your talents in an empowering team where your development and wellbeing are top priorities.
Apply now for a fulfilling career shaping brighter futures
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £29,120.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* This role requires you to meet specific physical and practical demands, including:
Performing physical interventions and restraints (once trained)
Walking long distances during outings and community activities
Carrying heavy provisions or equipment for trips and activities
Getting down to floor level to engage in play or therapeutic activities
Working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Holding a full UK driving licence
Can you confirm that you are able to meet all of the above requirements?
Answer Options (select one):
Yes, I confirm I am able to meet all of the above requirements
No, I am unable to meet one or more of the above requirements (please explain)
Work Location: In person