Job Description
Childrens Residential Support Worker
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Salary: £27,976.00 – £33,435.04* Higher end of the salary is inclusive of two sleep ins per week and a level 3 QCF in Children Residential and/or equivalent
Hourly Rate: £13.45 Per Hour (Unqualified) £13.77 Per Hour (Qualified)
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Looking for Something More Rewarding?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Have you worked in hospitality, retail, customer service, sports, leisure, security, logistics, education or another people-focused role?
Are you emotionally resilient, able to stay calm under pressure, and confident supporting young people who may display behaviours that challenge?
If so, you don’t need prior experience in residential childcare just the right values, attitude and willingness to learn.
At Homes2Inspire, we’ll provide full training, qualifications and ongoing support to help you build a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
What the Role Involves
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of a dedicated team supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity and disruption in their lives.
No two days are the same. This role can be highly rewarding, but it can also be emotionally demanding. We are looking for people who can remain patient, resilient and professional during challenging situations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting young people with their daily routines, education and personal development
Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
Creating a safe, nurturing and stable home environment
Managing and de-escalating incidents and challenging behaviours with confidence and empathy
Encouraging independence, life skills and positive outcomes
Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, education providers and external professionals
Maintaining clear records and safeguarding responsibilities
Acting as a positive role model who provides consistency, boundaries and emotional support
About Our Bicester Children’s Homes
Our children’s homes in Bicester, Oxfordshire, provide safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where young people can feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their potential.
Bicester offers an excellent location with strong transport links and easy access from surrounding towns and cities including Banbury, Kidlington, Oxford, Buckingham, Brackley, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes, making it an ideal commuting location.
The area benefits from a range of local amenities, leisure facilities, green spaces and educational opportunities, providing young people with access to their local community while receiving the stability and support they need to thrive.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and industries. Many of our successful team members previously worked in hospitality, retail, customer service, education, sports coaching, healthcare, the military, warehousing and other challenging environments.
What matters most is your character, resilience and commitment to supporting young people.
You’ll need:
- Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Confidence working with young people who may present behaviours that challenge
The ability to maintain professional boundaries while building positive relationships
A calm and measured approach in difficult situations
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
A full UK driving licence (essential)
The ability to undertake physical intervention when required, following training
A willingness to learn and complete a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
What We Offer
- 3 weeks of paid induction training
Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Structured career progression opportunities
Annual attendance bonus
Sleep-in payments
28 days annual leave, increasing with service
Free meals while on shift
Employee discounts on shopping, cinema and holidays
24/7 wellbeing support, including counselling services
Christmas recognition voucher based on length of service and contracted hours
Ongoing learning, development and support from experienced leaders
Important Information
- We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work applications.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and be able to work 40 hours per week.
All successful candidates will be subject to safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements and Homes2Inspire policies.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and vacancies may close before the advertised closing date.
Interviews will take place in person. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process where required.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Homes2Inspire, we’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, individuals with disabilities and those with lived experience of social exclusion.
We also offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements. If this applies to you, please let us know within your application.
Male staff are currently under-represented within our residential childcare services and, while appointments are made solely on merit, we welcome applications from men to help create diverse and balanced teams. xwwtmva
If you’re resilient, compassionate, able to work under pressure and committed to helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start a career that truly matters.
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