Children's Home Day time Support Worker

Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker (Ages 8–17\) – Full\-Time \& Part\-Time
Location: South Wimbledon (Warm, Homely Environment)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Shift Pattern: Must be available for 12\-hour shifts – Day (8am–8pm)

Could you help change a young person’s life for the better?

Pinewood Residential Care brand\-new home, nurturing children’s home in South Wimbledon for young people aged 8–16\. We’re looking for kind, committed, and experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our close\-knit team. Together, we’ll build a safe, supportive, and empowering home where young people in social care can truly thrive.

This isn’t just a job – it’s a vocation. You’ll play a key role in helping young people grow in confidence, gain independence, and move toward a brighter future.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of daily life at Quail House. Your role is to deliver compassionate care, emotional support, and practical guidance – helping each young person flourish. You’ll keep them safe, support their development, and help maintain a warm, homely, well\-run environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day\-to\-day care, supervision, and nurturing support


• Building positive, trusting relationships – always respecting each young person’s feelings and choices


• Helping young people develop life skills, engage with education or training, and reach personal goals through a person\-centred approach


• Upholding the highest safeguarding standards, following the Children’s Act 1989, National Minimum Standards, and all relevant policies


• Keeping accurate records, writing clear reports, and working to individual care plans


• Helping with practical tasks like preparing meals, light cleaning, and general upkeep to create a stable home


• Working well within a supportive team – attending meetings, contributing to team development, and taking part in regular supervision


• Driving company vehicles when required (full UK driving licence essential)

• Proven experience working directly with children or young people in a care or support setting


• A strong understanding of the challenges vulnerable young people face


• Genuine passion for making a positive difference, with a person\-centred, empowering approach


• Resilience, initiative, and the ability to handle challenging situations sensitively


• Solid knowledge of safeguarding principles and a commitment to following them


• Ability to commit to a rolling rota of 12\-hour day or night shifts


• Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare within 3 months of starting (full support given)


• Good IT skills (MS Office) and clear written communication for record\-keeping


• An Enhanced DBS check is required – we’ll process this for you

• Help shape a brand\-new service from the beginning and influence its positive culture


• Work in a lovely home environment in South Wimbledon, where meaningful relationships can grow


• Access comprehensive training and ongoing professional development support


• Become part of a dedicated, supportive team that’s passionate about high\-quality childcare

If you have the experience, skills, and drive to help young people build brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £13\.00\-£14\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking


• Sick pay

• Are you available to start immediately if successful?


• Are you available to work weekends if requested?

• children support worker in a childrens home: 1 year (required)

• Enhanced clean DBS and on Update Service (required)

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