Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker

Salary: up to £28,000 per annum

Location: Peterborough (East)

Contract/Hours: Permanent – Full-Time – 37 hours per week

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts
• We’re offering a highly competitive rewards package, plus a comprehensive supervision and development programme to continue your professional development.
• We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer
• Free parking on site

We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.

Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

The difference is what you do. You can learn more about why we do it, by checking out our 'Driven by Love' video.

About the Service

Our service is built on a therapeutic approach, with safety, relationships, and emotional stability at its heart. We are dedicated to creating nurturing environments where young people can heal, grow, and thrive.

A bit about the role

We are seeking experienced Residential Support Workers to join our small, committed team in supporting a young person as they transition into their forever home. This is a rare and meaningful opportunity to help build a secure foundation where they can feel truly at home.

Adjusting to a new environment can be challenging, and our young person may express emotions through their behaviour. Your role will be to provide consistency, emotional support, and therapeutic guidance, helping them build trust, routines, and a sense of safety.

How you’ll help to create brighter futures

• Provide patient, calm, and consistent support in daily life
• Use trauma-informed practice and advanced de-escalation skills to manage challenging situations
• Help the young person develop independence, confidence, and resilience
• Support them in pursuing their interests and aspirations
• Contribute to creating a secure, nurturing home environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting young people with complex behavioural and emotional needs
• Confidence in working through challenging situations
• A therapeutic mindset with strong relationship-building skills
• Patience, empathy, and a calm approach under pressure
• Commitment to making a lasting difference in a young person’s life

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing support
• A highly rewarding role where you’ll see the impact of your work every day
• The chance to be part of a dedicated, values-driven team
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Good to know

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Contact: Shannon Neander at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 12301. We'll be happy to give you any support you require.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

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See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement