Residential Support Worker (Level 3) - Children & Young People (LD / Autism)
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay & Hours
Day Rate: £12.97 per hour
Waking Night Rate: £13.70 per hour
Hours: Minimum 24 hours per weekShift Patterns
07:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 21:00
07:00 - 21:00
15:00 - 21:00
Waking Nights: 21:00 - 07:00About the Service
The service is a well-established residential school set in a rural location, providing specialist care and education within a structured and therapeutic environment.
Children and young people aged 6-19 years are supported across multiple residential units and attend on-site education, promoting routine, stability, and consistency. Young people present with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours that may challenge.
Role Purpose
As a Level 3 Residential Support Worker, you will deliver consistent, child-centred care while supporting emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and daily routines. You will work with a level of professional autonomy and contribute to high standards of safeguarding and care practice.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Direct Care & Daily Living
Provide high-quality, child-centred care
Support daily routines including mornings, evenings, and bedtime
Assist with meals and encourage healthy choices
Provide personal care once authorised and trained
Maintain dignity, privacy, and respect at all timesBehaviour Support
Support children with complex and challenging behaviour
Apply positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
Follow individual Behaviour Support Plans
Recognise triggers and respond proactively
Support emotional regulation before, during, and after incidentsSafeguarding & Wellbeing
Actively safeguard children and young people
Identify and report concerns immediately
Maintain professional boundaries
Promote emotional and physical wellbeingCare Planning & Recording
Follow and contribute to person-centred care plans
Complete accurate daily records and incident reports
Document behaviour, progress, and observations clearly and professionallyEducation, Activities & Life Skills
Support attendance at on-site education
Encourage participation in structured and therapeutic activities
Promote independence, communication, and social development
Adapt support to individual sensory and cognitive needsTeamwork & Professional Practice
Work collaboratively with residential, education, and therapy teams
Deliver clear handovers and updates
Support less experienced staff when required
Follow all policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards
Training & Induction
Full induction provided on the first shift
No personal care or physical intervention until:
Required internal training is completed
Supervised shifts have been undertakenEssential Requirements
NVQ / Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Residential Childcare
A1/CYP or A2/CYP
Recent experience working with children and young people aged 6-19
Experience supporting autism, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviour
Car driver essential due to rural locationCompliance (Mandatory)
Enhanced DBS (Update Service)
Right to Work
Level 3 Qualification Certificate
Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Care Certificate (fully completed)
Prevent Duty CertificateHow to Apply
If you are a Level 3 Residential Support Worker with experience supporting children with autism and complex needs, and you can commit to 24+ hours per week, please apply or get in touch to discuss availability