Residential Support Worker

Support Worker focuses on supporting young people in a range of activities, including cooking, cleaning, outings, and taking part in games and appointments.

What the role involves

• Supporting young people in a range of activities, including cooking, cleaning, outings, and taking part in games and appointments.
• Managing challenging behaviours effectively and professionally, with support from senior staff and therapeutic services.
• Collaborate with psychologists and the therapy team to establish appropriate boundaries and strategies for supporting the children in your care.
• A genuine passion for safeguarding, motivating, and inspiring young people.
• Lead by example, sharing best practices with your team.
• Experience with challenging behaviour, with the ability to handle such situations calmly and professionally.

Skills and requirements

• Hexagon Care Services is a national provider of residential care, education, and therapy for young people.
• With over 80 homes and schools across England, we collaborate closely with local authorities to provide specialised services, including therapeutic care, crisis intervention.
• Our mission is to offer safe, stable environments where young people can build resilience.

Confirmed role details

• 40.5 hours per week.
• £27,525 - £31,375 (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Earnings: £30,125 - £33,975 (based on salary + 5 sleep-ins per month).
• 1 shift on 2 shifts off.

Candidate fit

• patience, respectful communication, safeguarding awareness, and steady support habits

Known job details

• Pay: £27,525 - £31,375