Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Role Info

• Role Identification

• 13967

• Job Category

• Social Care

• Posting Date

• 11/11/2026, 12:04 PM

• Locations

Northants Short Breaks

• Apply Before

• 11/25/2026, 06:55 PM

• Job Schedule

• Full time

• Hours per week

• 37

• Vetting Level Required

• DBS Enhanced Adult & Children

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Role Description

Role: Residential Support Worker

Salary: up to £29,500 per annum pro rata dependant on qualifications and experience

Location: Northampton.

Contract/Hours: Permanent- Full time-37 Hour Contract

Benefits

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave

• Cycle to work scheme

• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles

• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages

• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover

• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers

• As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you’ll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.

• At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

• A bit about the role

• We are currently looking for a Residential Support Workers to help us maintain providing excellent support to Children and young people aged 5 – 18.

• As you can imagine, there's no job too small at Action for Children. Everyone contributes something special that helps us work towards our vision and our Residential Support Workers play a big part in this.

• About the service

• JGS is a residential home for children with learning and physical disabilities whose disabilities include brain injuries, diagnosis of Autism, complex health needs and/or complex behaviour, up to the age of 18.

• How you'll help to create brighter futures

• Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk

• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports

• Attendance at professional meetings including reviews

• Understand how to engage with young people

• Have a positive approach and ‘can do’ attitude

• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team

• Let's talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally, you will have:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust

• Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with children and their families

• Use a solution-focused approach to resolve challenges independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role

• Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.

• Why Action for Children?

• Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

• We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.

• Will you join us?