What the Role Involves
As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be a vital part of a team supporting young people who have experienced trauma. Your role will be dynamic, challenging, and deeply rewarding. You9ll be responsible for:
* Supporting daily routines, activities, and emotional well-being
* Managing and de-escalating challenging situations with empathy
* Encouraging independence, education, and life skills
* Being a trusted role model—showing patience, resilience, and compassion
* Creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment
* All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week
* All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies
* Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date
* Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Homes2Inspire, we\'re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and welcome individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion.
We also offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements—please let us know in your application if you have lived-in care experience.
Male staff are currently under-represented in our residential children's services, and we strongly encourage more male applicants to apply.
We aim to match candidates with the most suitable service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. In some cases, this may mean offering employment at a different home than originally applied for.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life. What matters most is your attitude, emotional intelligence, and willingness to learn.
Ideal candidates will have:
* A strong, compassionate personality
* Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
* Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
* Problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
* Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges
* A desire to grow — full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare provided
About Swan House
Swan House is a warm and welcoming 3-bedded residential home located in a peaceful area of Mapperley Plains, Nottingham. Nestled near Gedling Country Park, the home benefits from access to green spaces, local shops, and a charming nearby high street—making it an ideal setting for both staff and young people.
Currently, Swan House is home to two young female residents, each with vibrant personalities and a wide range of interests. The home has a lively and nurturing atmosphere, with a strong focus on building positive relationships and routines.
What the Young People Enjoy
* Trips to the cinema
* Structured career progression into senior roles
* £1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep-in payments (£44.56 per shift)
* 28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
* Free meals during shifts
* Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays
* 24/7 well-being support, including free counselling sessions
* Christmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours, to recognise the 24/7 care you provide year-round
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