Residential Support Worker
Action for ChildrenVale of White Horse, England, United Kingdom
Posted May 21, 2026
26000 - 26000 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
Action for Children is a children's charity with over 150 years of experience making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children.
Job Description
Action for Children seeks a Residential Support Worker to join their team at Summerfields, a six-bed residential home for children and young people with complex additional needs. The successful applicant will provide lead case/care planning management, support the young people through challenging situations, and develop positive relationships with service users and their families.
Requirements
- 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 service users and their families
- Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting
- 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
Benefits
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Supportive supervision
- Free parking
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life insurance
- Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts
- Real Living Wage accredited employer