Support worker (BANK) - Residential Children's Home

About Us

K.C Homes is a therapeutic children's home providing high\-quality care and support to young people with emotional and behavioural needs. We are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can recover from past experiences, develop resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and motivated Bank Therapeutic Residential Support Workers to join our team.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping young people feel safe, valued, and supported. You will build positive relationships, promote emotional wellbeing, support education and independence, and help young people achieve their individual goals.

Responsibilities

• Providing high\-quality care and support to young people.


• Building positive and trusting relationships.


• Supporting young people with daily routines and activities.


• Promoting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.


• Supporting education, health appointments, and community activities.


• Completing clear and accurate records and reports.


• Working as part of a therapeutic and trauma\-informed team.


• Supporting young people through periods of emotional distress and dysregulation.


• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of children at all times.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Full UK Driving Licence.


• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.


• Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and sleep\-ins.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within residential childcare, supported accommodation, education, social care, youth work, mental health, or similar settings.


• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent.


• Knowledge of trauma\-informed and therapeutic approaches.

What We Offer

✅ £12\.71 \- £14\.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
✅ £65 per sleep\-in
✅ Comprehensive induction and training programme
✅ Ongoing professional development opportunities
✅ Supportive management team
✅ Therapeutic and child\-focused working environment
✅ Opportunity for permanent and senior roles as the service grows
✅ Gym membership and wellbeing benefits (following a period with the company)

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Every positive relationship can change a child's future.

Job Types

Full\-time, Part\-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12\.71\-£14\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Referral programme

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 Health \& Social Care (preferred)


• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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