Children’s Residential Support Worker: Entry Route - Training Provided


Company:	Sanctuary 16
Salary:	from £13.25 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Staines-upon-Thames
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you looking to build a career working with children and young people?

We are an Ofsted registered children’s home in Staines-upon-Thames providing a safe, nurturing and supportive home for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

We are looking for caring, reliable and emotionally resilient people to join our residential team.

You do not need to already hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare for this position. This is an entry route into children’s residential care, with training and support provided to help successful candidates develop within the role and work towards the required Level 3 qualification.

About the role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will support children and young people with their day to day lives while helping to create a safe, stable and positive home environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Building positive and professional relationships with children and young people

Supporting daily routines, education, activities and appointments

Encouraging independence and the development of life skills

Providing emotional support and appropriate boundaries

Supporting young people during periods of challenging behaviour or emotional distress

Completing accurate daily records, reports and handovers

Following safeguarding procedures, care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans

Working effectively as part of the wider staff team

Supporting with household duties and helping maintain a welcoming home environment

Who we are looking for

You do not need to come from a children’s home background.

We would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in areas such as:

Youth work

Schools or education

SEN support

Mentoring

Family support

Health and social care

Community work

Supported accommodation

Care or support work

We are also interested in applicants who can demonstrate the right values, maturity and commitment to develop a career supporting children and young people.

You should be:

Caring, patient and approachable

Reliable and able to work as part of a team

Emotionally resilient

Able to maintain professional boundaries

Confident communicating with children and adults

Willing to learn and undertake ongoing training

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Essential requirements

Qualification and training A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is not required when applying for this entry route position. Successful candidates who do not already hold the relevant qualification will be expected to undertake the Level 3 qualification within the required timeframe. Training and support will be provided. If you already hold the relevant Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification, please apply for our separate Level 3 Qualified Residential Support Worker vacancy.

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