Children's Residential Support Worker
Salary: £32,350–£34,350 per year (inclusive of sleep-in and complex care allowances)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Make a Real Difference in a Young Person’s Life
At Total Care Matters, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive environment where they can grow, heal, and thrive. As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping young people build brighter futures – every single day.
No prior experience? No problem. We provide full training and nationally recognised qualifications to help you grow your career in children’s residential care.
About the Role:
* Support children and young people (ages 8–17) living in a residential care setting.
* Work as part of a small, close-knit team providing daily guidance and emotional support.
* Help with everyday routines including school runs, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
* Teach and support life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and personal care.
* Maintain accurate records, complete administrative tasks, and contribute to care planning.
* Work on a shift rota that includes daytime, evenings, weekends, and overnight sleep-in shifts (additional pay provided).
Candidate Requirements:
* Must be 22 years or older (due to legal requirements).
* Passion for working with children and young people, whether or not you have previous care experience.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Full UK manual driving licence required.
* Willing to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
* Right to work in the UK.
What We Offer:
* Salary: £32,350–£34,350 per year (includes up to £6,000 per year sleep-ins allowance and £1,000 complex care allowance).
* Training: Fully funded QCF Level 4 & 5 in Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner.
* Career Progression: Opportunities to advance into Team Leader, Deputy Manager, and Registered Manager roles.
* Wellbeing Support:
o 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
o In-house Drama Therapist supporting both staff and young people.
o Westfield Health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more).
* Employee Perks:
o Free meals while on shift.
o Access to free activities including cinema, bowling, and theme parks.
o Discounts available through the Blue Light Card.
o Casual dress code for a relaxed, comfortable working environment.
Watch a Day in the Life:
* Get a better idea of what it’s like to be part of our team: Watch here .
How to Apply:
* Ready to start your journey with us? We would love to hear from you.
* Email your CV to: recruitment@totalcarematters.co.uk.
* Call us: 07796 325791.
* Or apply online via our quick application form.
Total Care Matters Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to robust safeguarding procedures.