* Location: North Shropshire - Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Newport
* Working Pattern: 173 Hours per month + Sleeps
* Hours of work: 07:30 - 23:00 - Rolling 2 days on 4 days off
* Salary : Qualified: £26,542 - £29,18 | Senior: £30,360 - £32,906 [dependant on experience]
* Sleep in: Additional £65 per night [Average up to £4,000 per year]
* Company Pension Scheme
* Fully funded training & qualifications
Please note: UK Applicants only. We are unable to offer sponsorship visas.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Physis Care as a Therapeutic Residential Support Worker, supporting young people to overcome trauma and reach their full potential. We operate several specialist residential homes across Whitchurch, Newport and Market Drayton, with both Qualified and Senior roles available.
You will be part of a dedicated, nurturing team providing therapeutic, child-centred care to young people aged 11–18 who have experienced, or are at high risk of, exploitation.
We pride ourselves on our friendly, inclusive and supportive working culture, where teamwork and shared values are at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits you can expect:
* Competitive salary with enhanced rates for qualified staff
* Fully funded qualifications and Career Development Pathway
* Free meals while on shift
* Paid birthday off
* Supportive and inclusive working environment
* £150 annual wellbeing allowance*
* Life insurance from day one (3x annual salary)
* Free specialist training
* Referral scheme – earn £500 for every successful referral*
* Fully paid induction programme
* Company pension scheme
* *T&C's Apply
The Role of Residential Support Worker – Key Responsibilities:
* Model and implement the Physis Model of Therapeutic Care to provide a safe, nurturing environment
* Support the emotional, social, and educational development of young people through individual and group work
* Work under the direction of the Registered Manager, and run shifts as required
* Act as a consistent caregiver, ensuring daily needs and individual care plans are met
* Promote safeguarding and welfare at all times
* Act as an ambassador for Physis Care and work effectively with external agencies
Experience and qualifications you will have:
* Level 3 QCF Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – Essential
* Full UK Driving Licence – Essential (use of onsite vehicles required)
* Experience working with young people with complex needs in a residential setting.
* Calm, resilient and confident in challenging situations
* Strong child-centred values and decision-making
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Safer Recruitment: Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Any unspent conviction/cautions should be declared at the point of application. Any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 should also be declared.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,542.00-£32,906.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Whitchurch SY13: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you hold the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person