Children's Residential Support Worker

Location: Tadley, Bramley, Burghfield, Padworth (West Berkshire)
Package: Package: £30,124–£30,633 per year (including 4 paid sleep-ins per month) + benefits

Permanent | Full-time

At Amegreen Children’s Services, we provide therapeutic residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in warm, nurturing homes across rural West Berkshire and Hampshire. Our teams use a trauma-informed, PACE-based approach to help young people feel safe, understood and able to grow, supported by strong clinical input and a warm, reflective staff culture.

The role

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of a close-knit team providing day-to-day care, support and guidance for children and young people living in our homes. You will work a shift rota that includes days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

What you’ll be doing

• Build safe, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Support daily routines such as school, mealtimes, activities and bedtime
• Help young people develop life skills, confidence and independence
• Plan and take part in meaningful activities, from PlayStation and board games to outdoor time on the trampoline and swings
• Support trips and experiences such as the cinema, bowling, museums and days out at the seaside
• Accompany young people to school, appointments, family time and activities
• Keep clear, accurate notes to support care and safeguarding
• Work positively with colleagues, families and other professionals

Experience working with children, young people or adults with additional needs (for example in residential care, schools, youth work, SEN, health or social care) is helpful but not essential. We provide full training for the right people with the right values.

Training and development

We provide fully funded training so you feel confident and supported in your role, including:

• A full induction covering all mandatory training
• Access to an online learning portal with 100+ CPD courses
• Training aligned to our trauma-informed, PACE-based approach and positive behaviour support
• Regular supervision and reflective practice with experienced leaders and clinical support
• Ongoing support in the home so you can keep developing in your role
• Opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications and progress in your career

About you

We’re looking for people who are kind, patient and resilient, with a genuine desire to support children and young people.

You will:

• Care about children’s wellbeing and want to help them feel safe and valued
• Bring strong communication skills and work well as part of a team
• Work flexibly on shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
• Use basic IT for recording and reporting
• Be eligible to work in the UK without employer sponsorship

Why work for Amegreen?

• Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual salary
• Health cash plan (Health Shield) (after probation/eligibility applies)
• Training and development – induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
• Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home on south coast
• Discounts – Blue Light Card + local partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
• Referral bonus scheme – financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)
• Company pension with award winning provider and enhanced employer contributions
• Company sick pay scheme (after 6 months’ service)
• Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work – salary sacrifice options
• Recognition – Employee of the Month + long service awards
• Discounted driving lessons with local instructor

Equality and diversity

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation where people can be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We want to create a culture where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to:

• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
• Comprehensive reference checks
• A full employment history review

Adhering to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements, and completing training on these, is mandatory for all employees. All staff are expected to understand and promote effective safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their work with Amegreen Children’s Services.