Residential Childcare Support Worker

This Support Worker role is focused on work with local authorities and external professionals to maintain excellent care standards. It would suit someone who can bring supporting children or young people through routines, care, and shift-by-shift consistency in a residential setting to the role.

Who the work supports

Work with local authorities and external professionals to maintain excellent care standards. Plan and lead activities that build confidence, skills and positive routines.

The approach that fits

Supporting children or young people through routines, care, and shift-by-shift consistency in a residential setting. Calm, dependable, and steady in a child-focused residential setting.

What needs to be in place

• Level 3 Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner/Health & Social Care qualification - or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience working with teenagers or challenging behaviours (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (needed due to rural locations).

Job details

• Base salary of £29,046.53 with the potential to earn up to £30,866.53 with sleep-in shifts.
• Apple Orchard runs five residential homes across Surrey and West Sussex, offering calm, therapeutic environments for boys aged 12-18 who have experienced trauma or disruption.
• In allowances (£35 per night, typically one per week).
• As a Support Worker, you'll play a key role in the daily life and development of the young people in our care.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check