Residential Support Worker
Job Introduction
Children's Residential Support Worker
Hours: Part\-Time, 30 hours (including sleep\-ins, weekends, and shifts)
Salary: Salary of £20,623\.20 plus to an additional £4230 per year for sleep\-ins (dependent on the number of sleep\-ins completed).
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives?
We are looking for caring and committed Residential Support Workers to join our team in Benecare. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where they can grow, develop, and achieve positive outcomes.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people in their daily lives, helping them build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing a warm, safe, and supportive environment
- Building positive relationships with young people
- Supporting care plans and daily routines
- Maintaining accurate records and reports
- Promoting independence and emotional wellbeing
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children and young people (preferred)
- A genuine passion for supporting and caring for young people
- Level 3 in Children \& Young People’s Residential Care (or willingness to work towards)
- A positive, resilient, and team\-focused approach
- Full UK driving licence (preferred)
What We Offer
*Build Your Career*
- Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
- Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands\-on experience
- Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
- 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- OnDemand GP access
- A strong team culture where people support each other day\-to\-day
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
- Birthday Recognition – Celebrating our people on their special day
- Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
- Team\-based working patterns
- Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
- A values\-led organisation focused on making a genuine difference — not just commercially, but socially
- Pension with NEST
- Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Long service recognition awards
- On\-site parking (where available)
- Relaxed dress code
Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high\-quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK.
We are a family owned provider, driven by our commitment to care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector. Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services and support charities around the world.
Through our family of services – including Silver Birch Care, Silver Birch Care (Residential Services), The Beeches, Benecare, and Clover Childcare Services, alongside our two independent specialist schools – we operate more than 60 children's homes and supported living services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk.
We are proud that Clover Childcare Services is the UK’s first Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Residential Certified Organisation, reflecting our strong commitment to trauma\-informed and attachment\-focused care.
Working in partnership with over 60 local authorities, we support children and young people to overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and build the skills they need to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives.
Our experienced and dedicated teams nurture every individual, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued.
Safeguarding
Silver Birch Care Holdings is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well\-being of children and young people. Appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with Ofsted regulations. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained.
Apply now and start a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference.
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