Date posted: 28 August 2025
Pay: £27,500 – £35,000 per year (including sleep-ins)
Residential Support Worker (Children's Home) – Nottingham
Salary: £27,500 per year + £65 per sleep-in (average earnings up to £35,000 per year)
Location: Nottingham, NG7
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Make a Difference Every Day
At Elmdale Care, we provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children and young people aged 6–17 who have experienced trauma, neglect, or disruption. Our approach is therapeutic and child-centred, and we are committed to creating environments where children can feel safe, build confidence, and thrive.
We are looking for Residential Support Workers (RSWs) to join our passionate team. If you are caring, resilient, and motivated by helping children achieve brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary of £27,500 per year
* £65 per sleep-in (average annual earnings up to £35,000)
* Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training tailored to your development
* Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions
* Career progression opportunities into Senior, Team Leader, and management roles
* Company pension scheme and wellbeing support
* Free parking, Blue Light Card & staff discounts
* A supportive, inclusive work culture where your voice is valued
Your Role
As an RSW, you'll provide direct care and guidance to children, supporting their social, emotional, and educational development. Your responsibilities will include:
* Building trusting and supportive relationships with young people
* Acting as a positive role model and mentor
* Supporting daily routines, education, and activities (from cooking to sports and outings)
* Helping children develop life skills and independence
* Promoting safeguarding, safety, and wellbeing at all times
* Working as part of a close-knit, supportive team
Requirements
* Experience working with children or young people (desirable, not essential – full training provided)
* Passion for making a positive difference in children's lives
* Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins
* Commitment to personal development and learning
* Full UK driving licence (preferred)
* Right to work in the UK (required)
Shift Pattern
Our RSWs typically work 24-hour shifts (including sleep-ins) on a rolling rota (e.g. 1-on / 2-off), providing both consistency for children and a balanced work-life pattern for staff.
Join Us
At Elmdale Care, we invest in our staff as much as we do in our young people. We believe in long-term careers, not just jobs. If you want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, apply today.
Application deadline: 01/09/2025
Reference ID: RSW/ELM2025
Elmdale Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £27,500.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Experience:
* working with children : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person