Childrens Residential Support Worker
Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)
Location: Northampton – NN3
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,767 – £31,579 annum, plus £50.00 sleep-in allowance, Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes
Ofsted: Good
About Homes2Inspire
Homes2inspire, is part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.
Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK’s largest charity-owned provider of residential children’s homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.
With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for expectational team member to be part of our exciting journey.
About The Home
Abbey House is a 5 bedded children’s residential home in Northampton – NN3 and supports children and young people up to the age of 18. It provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will:
- Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
- Provide daily care and support, including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in skills like budgeting and shopping.
- Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
- Maintain a safe environment, following company procedures and Ofsted regulations, including reporting and recording accidents, incidents, or physical interventions.
- Build positive relationships, acting as a role model to help children manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Transport young people to school, medical appointments, recreational activities, social outings, and school or college
- Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
- Maintain accurate records and paperwork, liaising with management, social workers, other healthcare professionals etc.
- Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).
- Due to the location of the home, drivers with a full UK drivers license are essential.
WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP OR PART TIME HOURS
What You’ll Bring
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
- Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (£29,767 – £31,579) per annum).
- £50.00 per sleep in
- Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
- Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
- Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
- Unum Healthcare – App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
- Aviva Digicare – Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
- Refer a Friend bonus.
- Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Subsidised days out with young people.
- Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
- Meals included during shifts.
Important Information
- Drivers are essential
- Sleep-ins are required (average 1–2 per week).
- We cannot offer sponsorshipor part time hours
- All successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.
Please Note
- All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
- Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.
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