Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Residential Child Care Worker

Location: Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

Salary: £26,670 - £35,210 per annum, £55 per sleep-in

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Residential Child Care Worker to join our team in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support children who have experienced trauma within a nurturing, family-like environment. Our organisation specialises in providing therapeutic care using approaches such as PACE and DDP, ensuring children build trust and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Residential Child Care Worker based in Fordingbridge, your daily duties will include:

Providing tailored emotional and practical care to meet each child's individual needs
Building trusting, therapeutic relationships and acting as a positive role model
Supporting school runs, extracurricular activities, and family contact using our home vehicles
Planning and facilitating recreational and educational activities to promote development and independence
Supporting children to achieve personal developmental milestones
Carrying out household duties, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a warm, welcoming environment
Completing daily records, logs, and health and safety checks
Collaborating with social workers, educators, and other professionals
Working 24-hour shift patterns, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (22:30 to 07:30)

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Residential Child Care Worker, you will need:

Aged 21 or over
Full, clean UK driving licence (home vehicles are used for transport)
Compassionate, patient, and resilient nature with the ability to bring warmth and calm in challenging situations
Flexibility and reliability to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Good communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Desirable (but not essential):

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care, or equivalent
Experience working with children with complex emotional or behavioural needs
Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches such as PACE or DDP
Experience in a supervisory or senior role

Benefits & Work Environment:

Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
£55 per sleep-in, paid in addition to salary
Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
Home vehicles provided for transport
Meals provided while on shift
Free on-site parking at all locations
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering 24/7 support
Company pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
Access to training and development, including funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and progression opportunities
Supportive team environment with regular supervision and training

If you are a compassionate and reliable individual seeking a rewarding role in Fordingbridge, apply today!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency for permanent placements. We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.