Description Role: Residential Support Worker (Waking Nights) Salary: £ 24309.07 per annum (pro rata) Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Contract/Hours: Permanent – Part Time – 20 and 30 hours per week Night Shifts Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays (pro-rata), with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts. Vulnerable children in the UK need your help Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. A bit about the role Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. We are specifically looking for a Residential Support Worker who has had experience leading a team or may have been called a senior in a similar role. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential. In return we offer an in-depth induction and amazing opportunities for career progression. We'll enrol you on necessary industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of our team A Bit about the Service Bradbury House provides quality short breaks and long stays for children aged 0–17 years providing a positive and stimulating experience for children with disabilities. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to recognising the unique needs of each child who walks through our doors. Bradbury house and its team offer a fun filled activity packed stay where the focus is on person centred care in a homely environment. Bradbury House is so much more than just a place to stay, it's a community where children can build trust, form connections, and rediscover a sense of stability. A bit about the role Our Residential Support Worker works in a dedicated team through shifts with expertise and empathy. Their proactive approach to risk manage and safeguard our young people's wellbeing allowing us to deliver the highest quality of care. With a commitment to continuous improvement, they'll ensure the wellbeing of our children and young people is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy. In return we'll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation. We'll enrol you in the qualifications which you need to move towards a Registered Manager role. Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications, you'll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us. Our Residential Support Workers create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop, ensuring their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy that is consistent with regulatory requirements and the agreed policies and procedures. How you'll help to create brighter futures In the role as Residential Support Worker, you will be promoting Action for Children's values as well as supporting the Registered Manager, Service Coordinator and Teams Leaders to achieve positive outcomes for the young person. What you will be doing: Providing lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk. Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports. Attending professional meetings including reviews, court work etc. Being resilient in supporting the young people through challenging situations. Let's talk about you, ideally you will have: Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families. Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting. Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role. Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided. Flexibility to work the night shifts. Good to know. Application Process Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. Contact: Sarah Manderfield or email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 11742 Diversity, equality, and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. See below for further information about working with us: Job Description Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services Action for Children’s story I Driven by love, we take action for children