Children’s Residential Support Worker
Location: Mundesley, Norfolk
Salary: £29,071 – £29,482 per annum (depending on qualifications)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
The Role
Eleven 11 Recruitment is working on behalf of our client to recruit a Children’s Residential Support Worker for a specialist residential service in Mundesley.
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people within a residential care setting, helping to create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where they can grow, build independence, and achieve positive outcomes.
You will be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to young people who may have experienced trauma and require additional emotional and behavioural support.
Key Responsibilities
•Provide day-to-day care and support to young people in a residential setting
•Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent role model
•Support young people in developing life skills, independence, and confidence
•Encourage participation in new experiences and activities
•Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to deliver care plans
•Manage and respond appropriately to challenging behaviours
About You
We are looking for individuals who are:
•Passionate about supporting young people
•Resilient, patient, and emotionally intelligent
•Strong team players with a proactive approach
•Confident in managing challenging situations
•Committed to personal and professional development
Experience in residential childcare or a similar setting is desirable.
A full, valid manual driving licence is essential, and you must be willing to work shifts, including sleep-ins and waking nights as required.
Training & Development
•Opportunity to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (fully funded) within the first 24 months
•Ongoing training and professional development support
Salary & Hours
•Full-time: 38 hours per week
•Includes a combination of shifts, sleep-ins, and waking nights
•Sleep-ins paid at £64.95 per night (typically 5 per month)
•Basic salary range: £25,174 – £25,585 (excluding sleep-ins)
Benefits
•Fully funded qualifications and career development opportunities
•Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
•31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
•Option to purchase additional leave
•Enhanced annual leave with length of service
•Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
•Company-funded medical cash plan
•Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies
•Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
•Life assurance (3x annual salary)
•Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
•Wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
•Cycle to Work and Tech schemes
Additional Information
•Enhanced DBS check required (funded)
•Full employment history required in line with regulatory standards
•Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
•Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, and the role may close early
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