Paragon Social Care
Residential Support Worker
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Residential Support Worker – Brand-New Children’s Home
Near Spalding, Lincolnshire
£33,488 Salary + £2,000 Joining Bonus
40.25 Hours Per Week | Day Shifts | Small 2-Bed Home
WANT TO WORK IN A SMALL CHILDREN’S HOME WHERE YOU CAN ACTUALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
We’re opening a brand-new, two-bed children’s home near Spalding and we’re looking for great Residential Support Workers to join the team.
This is a small, focused home supporting a maximum of two young people, which means you’ll have the time to build genuine relationships, provide consistent support and be part of creating a home that feels safe, calm and welcoming.
No huge unit.
No endless corridors.
No feeling like just another name on the rota.
Just a small home, a close-knit team and the opportunity to make a real difference to two young people.
THE PACKAGE
- £33,488 salary
- 40.25 hours per week
- Day shifts
- £2,000 joining bonus!
- You’ll also receive ongoing training, support and opportunities to develop your career within children’s residential care.
ABOUT THE HOME
Our new Spalding service will be a small two-bed children’s residential home supporting young people with EBD, SEMH, trauma and complex needs.
Our approach is therapeutic, trauma-informed and relationship-based.
We focus on:
- Positive Behaviour Support
- PACE
- Trauma-informed practice
- Building safe and trusting relationships
- Consistency and clear boundaries
- Helping young people develop confidence and independence
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Most importantly, we want the home to feel like exactly that: a home.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of the young person’s everyday life.
That means helping with the ordinary things as well as the difficult ones.
Your role will include:
- Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
- Supporting daily routines and structure
- Helping with education, appointments and activities
- Supporting young people to develop life skills and independence
- Providing emotional support during difficult moments
- Helping young people regulate their emotions
- Promoting positive behaviour and healthy choices
- Supporting safeguarding and following care plans
- Completing clear and accurate records
- Working closely with your colleagues and the Registered Manager
- Helping create a safe, welcoming and homely environment
Some days will be challenging.
Some days will be brilliant.
But every day, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We’re looking for people with the right attitude.
You’ll need to be:
- Caring and compassionate
- Calm under pressure
- Reliable and consistent
- Confident setting appropriate boundaries
- A good communicator
- Resilient
- Positive and energetic
- Able to work well as part of a small team
- Passionate about supporting young people
- A full UK driving licence holder
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Previous experience in children’s residential care is desirable, but attitude, values and the ability to build strong relationships are just as important.
A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare would be advantageous, although training and development can be provided for the right person.
WHY JOIN US?
Because this is your opportunity to join a brand-new home from the beginning and help shape the kind of environment we want to create.
✓ £33,488 salary ✓ £2,000 joining bonus ✓ 40.25-hour contract ✓ Day shifts ✓ Brand-new children’s home ✓ Maximum of only two young people ✓ Small, close-knit staff team ✓ Ongoing training and development ✓ Opportunities for career progression ✓ Supportive management team
LOOKING FOR A ROLE THAT ACTUALLY MEANS SOMETHING?
If you’re looking for more than just another support worker job, this could be it.
We’re building a small, high-quality children’s home and we want people who are passionate about helping young people feel safe, supported and valued.
£33,488 + £2,000 JOINING BONUS
40.25 Hours | Day Shifts | Brand-New 2-Bed Home | Near Spalding
Apply today and come and help us build something special.
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