Children's Residential Support Worker

At Lumen Home, we provide a nurturing, therapeutic, and safe children’s home for up to three vulnerable children and young people. As an Ofsted\-registered service, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care through trauma\-informed practices and a child\-centred approach. Our goal is to help every young person in our care feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

*Waking night / Part time only*

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate Support Worker to support young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. You will work on shifts, collaborate with your team members, and ensure consistent therapeutic care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in residential childcare.

Why Join Lumen Home?

• Competitive hourly rate of £14 \- £17 per hour (depending on role).


• Overtime opportunities – boost your earnings.


• Free onsite parking – easy and secure access to your workplace.


• Free training \& career progression – ongoing CPD and support with qualifications.


• Pension scheme – secure your future with employer contributions.


• Supportive, therapeutic work environment – be part of a dedicated and child\-focused team. We also offer free therapeutic sessions for our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in shifts and provide high\-quality, consistent support.


• Build safe, trusting relationships with young people using a trauma\-informed and therapeutic approach.


• Support with care planning, behaviour management, and key\-working responsibilities.


• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and incidents are reported accurately and promptly.


• Maintain detailed records, reports, and logs in line with Ofsted and company standards.


• Communicate effectively with external professionals, families, and management.


• Take part in regular training, supervisions, and team development activities.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or a willingness to work towards it).


• Experience working as a support worker in a residential childcare setting (desirable).


• A solid understanding of safeguarding, child development, and trauma\-informed care.


• Confidence in leading shifts and supporting team members.


• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep\-ins, and waking nights.


• Basic IT skills for using online reporting and care systems.


• A full UK driving licence (preferred).

Apply now and we will be in touch shortly!

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £14\.00\-£17\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking


• Referral programme


• Store discount

Experience:

• Working in a children’s residential care setting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Right to work without requiring spοnsοrship or vіsa transfer (required)


• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)


• Level 3 in residential childcare (or working towards) (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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