Residential Support Worker – Atlas Children's Homes (Banham, Norfolk)
Help us turn a house into a home where young people feel safe, seen, and ready to thrive.
Salary & Package
* £25,500 – £26,500, plus £50 per sleep-in
* £200 welcome bonus (3 months) + £300 retention bonus (6 months)
* Additional 8 hours annual leave for your birthday
* Blue Light Card (we pay the fee)
* Fully-funded Level 3 Diploma + ongoing CPD
* Free meals and refreshments on shift
* Bank Holiday overtime pay at 1.5×
* Staff referral bonus (£200 + £200)
* Pool car for outings
What You'll Do
* Work a rolling rota, starting at 9am until 9:30am the following day, with a sleep - in included, averaging 9 shifts per month.
* Support daily routines including but not limited to: school runs, activities, meals, bedtime settling
* Build therapeutic relationships and model calm, positive behaviour
* Help young people attend education, appointments, and community events
* Keep the home safe, clean, and welcoming; complete H&S checks and daily logs
* Act as Key Worker (with training) and contribute to care plans and reviews
* Champion children's voice in meetings, schools, and decision-making
* Work closely with Seniors and Managers; ask for help, offer help
* Take on any reasonable task needed to keep the home running smoothly
About You
Essential
* Genuine passion for working with children or young people (voluntary or professional)
* Willing to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years
* Good teamwork, communication, basic IT, and record-keeping skills
* Understanding of safeguarding principles
* Resilient, patient, reflective, and calm under pressure
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility for shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins
Desirable
* Level 3 Diploma already held
* 6+ months in residential, education, or youth-work setting
* Awareness of trauma-informed practice (PACE, Attachment)
* Experience supporting young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties (EBD)
* Lives our values: Anchor, Thrive, Listen, Ambitious, Stability
Why Atlas?
We're a small, values-led provider opening a brand-new therapeutic home in Summer 2025. High staffing ratios, reflective practice, and clear career pathways aren't slogans here—they're how we work every day. Progress from Support Worker to Senior, Deputy, and beyond.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time
How to Apply
Email to request the application form or send your CV. Interviews will be arranged flexibly around your availability.
Atlas Children's Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles require an enhanced DBS and reference checks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,500.00-£26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Experience:
* support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* full uk driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/10/2025
Reference ID: Support Worker - Atlas