Children's Residential Support Worker Location: Ipswich Schedule: 2 Long Shifts per Week (plus sleep-ins) Salary: £30,500 - £31,200 (inclusive of sleeps) Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? A rewarding opportunity has arisen for caring, committed, and resilient individuals to join a dedicated team providing residential care to children and young people aged 7 to 17. This role offers the chance to work in a warm, supportive home environment where the focus is on empowering young people to build self-esteem, develop positive relationships, re-engage in education, and create brighter futures. Key Responsibilities: Deliver person-centred care and support tailored to the individual needs of each young person Encourage young people to pursue and achieve personal goals Provide emotional and physical support, particularly during times of crisis Maintain a safe and nurturing home environment Build and maintain trusting, professional relationships with young people Work collaboratively with internal teams and external professionals to ensure the highest standards of care Work in line with regulatory and safeguarding frameworks Whats on Offer: A structured and comprehensive induction programme Ongoing training and career development opportunities A supportive team environment with experienced colleagues A stable and consistent shift pattern just two working days per week due to longer shifts Competitive pay, including additional allowance for sleep-ins About You: Compassionate, calm, and solution-focused, even in challenging situations Able to build rapport quickly and foster trust Reflective and committed to your personal and professional growth Flexible and responsive to the changing needs of young people Excellent communication and teamwork skills Full UK driving licence required Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential individuals with the right values and a genuine passion for supporting young people are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV and we will aim to get back to you within 2 working days. ADZN1_UKTJ