RSW Wolverhampton childrens home

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Location: Wolverhampton
Employer: Skyline Child Care
Shift Pattern: 7:00am – 9:00pm | 3 days on, 3 days off
Sleep-ins: Emergency sleep-ins may occasionally be required and are paid separately at a different rate

Make a Difference in a Young Person’s Life

Skyline Child Care is looking for compassionate, reliable and committed Residential Support Workers to join our children’s home in Wolverhampton.

You will support children and young people aged 6 to 18, helping to provide a safe, stable and nurturing home where they can build confidence, develop independence and reach their potential.

Pay & Progression

Unqualified Residential Support Workers

• £13.00 per hour during probation
• Increasing to £13.50 per hour following successful completion of probation
• Following probation, you will be enrolled onto a relevant Level 3 qualification
• Once successfully qualified, your hourly rate will increase to £15.00 per hour

Qualified Residential Support Workers

• £14.00 per hour during probation
• Increasing to £15.00 per hour following successful completion of probation

Emergency sleep-ins, where required, are paid separately at an additional rate.

About Skyline Child Care

At Skyline Child Care, we are committed to transforming children’s lives through compassionate, therapeutic and person-centred care.

We support children and young people with a range of needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities and social difficulties.

Every child is unique. Our aim is to provide a safe, structured and engaging home where children are treated with dignity and respect, feel listened to and are supported to achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people while supporting them through their everyday lives.

You will work as part of a supportive team to provide consistent, high-quality care and help each young person feel safe, heard and valued.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day care and emotional support in line with each child’s individual care plan
• Supporting children with daily routines, education, activities and appointments
• Helping young people develop confidence, independence and essential life skills
• Building positive and professional relationships with children and young people
• Responding calmly and appropriately to distress and behaviours that may challenge
• Promoting choice, dignity, respect and independence
• Safeguarding children and promptly reporting any concerns
• Completing clear, accurate and professional records and reports
• Providing effective handovers and sharing relevant information
• Working closely with colleagues, managers and other professionals
• Helping maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised home
• Completing required training and participating in supervision and team meetings

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience caring for or supporting children or young people
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to complete reports and records to a high professional standard
• A patient, calm and compassionate approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to work the required shift pattern, including weekends
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Applicants who do not currently hold the relevant Level 3 qualification will be supported to work towards an appropriate qualification following successful completion of probation.

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or an accepted equivalent qualification
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join Skyline Child Care?

At Skyline Child Care, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people
• Develop your skills and experience within residential childcare
• Work towards a recognised Level 3 qualification if you are not already qualified
• Progress to a higher hourly rate as you develop and qualify
• Work as part of a supportive and committed team

Safer Recruitment

Skyline Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and an Enhanced DBS check, together with any other checks required for the role.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to build a rewarding career in residential childcare, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Skyline Child Care.

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42.0 – 56.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person