Support Worker : Residential Services
Milton Keynes, MK12
GBP 13.75 per hour Full:Time Rotating Shifts
Make a Real Difference to Young Lives
Our client is looking for compassionate, resilient, and proactive Support Workers to join a dedicated team. Youll play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where vulnerable children and young people can heal, grow, and achieve their full potential.
Working within the framework of the Childrens Act 1989, National Minimum Standards and Every Child Matters, youll deliver high:quality, person:centred care that meets physical, emotional, social, and cultural needs.
What Youll Do
* Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, offering unconditional care, and acting as a consistent role model.
* Support care plans as a key worker or co:worker, ensuring individual needs are met and progress is tracked.
* Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support during challenging times.
* Help young people develop self:control, set goals, and celebrate achievements.
* Assist with daily living : cooking, cleaning, maintenance : to create a homely atmosphere.
* Support education and extracurricular activities, including classroom assistance where needed.
* Keep accurate records, contribute to reviews and advocate for young people in meetings.
* Promote community links, off:site activities, and social networks.
* Work collaboratively in a supportive team, attending meetings, supervisions, and training.
* Drive company vehicles (if licensed).
Shift Pattern and Flexibility
* Rotating shifts: Day and night shifts available.
* On:call rota and occasional short:notice changes to cover service needs
Who Were Looking For
Essential
* GCSE A:C (or equivalent) in English
* Experience working with vulnerable children or young people.
* Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, databases, electronic records).
* Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and Ofsted standards.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
* Empathy, patience, and a non:judgemental approach.
* Team player with a flexible, can:do attitude.
* Full UK driving licence (preferred).
* Clear enhanced DBS check (our client will apply on your behalf).
Desirable
* NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People (or willingness to complete).
* Experience in residential childcare settings.
* Understanding of equality, diversity and GDPR.
Values : Lifting Lives, Lighting Hearts
* Honoured
* Perform at your best
* Uphold our reputation
* Aspiring
* Ambitious to grow
* Solution:focused
* Collaborative
* Share ideas
* Work together for outcomes
* Truthful
* Accountable
* Professional
* Responsive
Benefits
* GBP 13.75 per hour without Level 3 qualifications.
* GBP 14.75 per hour with Level 3 qualifications.
* Full training and ongoing professional development.
* Supervision, team support and whistleblowing culture.
* Opportunity to gain NVQ Level 3 (funded).
* Be part of a values:driven team making a lasting impact.
How
Closing date: 26th November 2025. They reserve the right to close early if we receive high volumes of applications.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. They welcome applications regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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