Salary for residential support worker

Average salary


1800 £

Basic salary 1200 £
Maximum Wage 2400 £
1200 £
Lowest
1800 £
Average
2400 £
Highest

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The average salary for the residential support worker position is 1800 £

Companies with the highest earnings in position Residential support worker
BRIGHT FUTURES ACCOMMODATION
Based on 2 job offers
5700 £
MY LIFE SEMI-INDEPENDENT PROJECT
Based on 6 job offers
4620 £
4400 £
FORWARD OPTION SERVICES
Based on 3 job offers
4160 £
3200 £
PURPLE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Based on 2 job offers
2916 £
2880 £
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOMES
Based on 2 job offers
2672 £
WITHERSLACK GROUP
Based on 41 job offers
2646 £
2620 £

Salary in companies


BRIGHT FUTURES ACCOMMODATION 5700 £
1200 £ 5700 £
MY LIFE SEMI-INDEPENDENT PROJECT 4620 £
1200 £ 5700 £
ASPIRE CARE CUMBRIA 4400 £
1200 £ 5700 £
FORWARD OPTION SERVICES 4160 £
1200 £ 5700 £
ACKERMAN PIERCE 3200 £
1200 £ 5700 £
PURPLE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM 2916 £
1200 £ 5700 £
CARE TO YOU 2880 £
1200 £ 5700 £
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOMES 2672 £
1200 £ 5700 £
WITHERSLACK GROUP 2646 £
1200 £ 5700 £
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2620 £
1200 £ 5700 £

Comment on the job position of residential support worker

Requirements


  • A full UK driving licence and access to a car to get to work
  • experience as a support worker in residential children's homes
  • willingness to do overnight sleep-ins as part of the role
  • at least 1 years Experience of working with children and Adolescents
  • working individually and within a team
  • be committed to completing QCF /NVQ Level 3 award in Health & Social Care within the set time frame. This is a statutory requirement for all employees wishing to work in childcare
  • awareness of non-verbal communication i.e. eye contact and personal space etc
  • this will be based around structured key work sessions
  • A professional and caring value base i.e. consistency and empathy
  • these sessions will aim to promote the life skills of young people and support their transition into adulthood
  • assist the children and young people to clean their bedrooms, develop their life skills where appropriate and promoting their socialisation
  • maintain the home environment to a high standard and undertake household duties, including tidying common areas, completion of laundry
  • undertaking a food shop, preparation of healthy meals etc
  • attending medical, school or other appointments and meetings with and for the child or young person
  • supporting the children and young people in all ways necessary and assisting them to complete their daily routines; including getting them up, getting them ready for school, promoting their personal hygiene, ensuring they have meals, transporting them to and from school and any after school activities, providing them with a clear bedtime routine and supporting them during the night if they require it
  • NVQ Level 3 or working toward this qualification/equivalence
  • do you have a passion for care and helping children up to 18 years of age? Do you want to work in an environment where you can make a difference working as a Support worker? Then look no further
  • 1 year experience in a similar role within the UK
  • minimum of 12 months' experience of working within the Health and Social Care sector as a Support Worker in the UK
  • enhanced DBS/CRB

Responsibility


  • provide excellent unconditional care for our children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and everyday needs are met
  • taking the young person out on activities, family contact and education
  • maintain the home environment, support each child's health and education, and ensure the home is clean and tidy
  • provide a consistent, high-quality service that supports the assessed needs of young people and advocate for their well-being
  • promote a positive safeguarding culture and a strong teamwork ethic
  • support a culture where people are valued and supported to make a difference to the lives of others
  • support or lead a wide range of activities and daily tasks
  • monitor the young person’s ability to engage with everyday living and develop skills where necessary by supporting their identified needs
  • support the young person in settling within the community and accessing local resources
  • encourage and support the young person in accessing education, training or employment as well as supporting them with any application process
  • support and assist the young person around budgeting money, grocery shopping and administer a weekly subsistence allowance
  • maintain accurate record/ log keeping
  • manage a young person living semi-independently in the community; you will be responsible in structuring key work sessions consistent with an independent placement agreement
  • maintain petty cash and receipts for each expenditure
  • most importantly share our passion to deliver the best quality care
  • assist our clients to meet their desired outcomes
  • overtime available
  • enjoy working as part of a team
  • take pride in recording the support you have offered by keeping accurate records and communicating clearly with your team members
  • offer an outstanding service that is safe, caring, responsive, effective and well-led

Current offers for the position


MANCHESTER ACTION FOR CHILDREN
Residential Support Worker

Dalkeith

OAKLANDS SERVICES
Residential Children's Support Worker

Gillingham

HOLYWELL CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Residential Support Worker - sponsorship available

Tadley

DIMENSIONS CARE
Children?s Residential Support Worker - Start Date January 6th 2025

Northampton

MY LIFE SEMI-INDEPENDENT PROJECT
Residential Youth Support Worker

Gravesend

WITHERSLACK GROUP
Children's Residential Support Worker

Hartlepool

SHAW TRUST ENTERPRISES
Residential Youth Support Worker - Ivy House

Brackley