Residential Support - Children's Homes

Residential Support Worker Roles - Kidderminster

We are currently recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers for a children's residential home in the Kidderminster area.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for stable, long-term work within a supportive residential team, with a positive working environment and a strong focus on the care and development of young people.

The home supports children and young people with a range of emotional, behavioural and additional needs, so previous experience in residential care, children's services, SEND, education or support work is highly valued.

Key responsibilities include:

Building positive and trusting relationships with young people

Supporting emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour

Providing day-to-day care and creating a safe, stable home environment

Supporting young people with routines, education and personal development

Maintaining safeguarding standards and following care plans

Communicating effectively with young people, colleagues and external professionals

Completing accurate daily records and reporting any concerns appropriately

Encouraging independence, confidence and positive decision-making

Supporting activities, appointments and community-based activities

Responding appropriately to incidents and following agreed de-escalation strategies

We are looking for people who are patient, resilient, reliable and genuinely committed to supporting young people. Previous experience within a children's home or similar setting is preferred.

Kidderminster & surrounding areas

Children's residential setting

Long-term opportunities available

Driver essential due to rural location

Some flexibility around working hours and shift patterns

Supportive and experienced team

Great working package

If you're looking for a long-term residential role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.