Residential Support Worker
Salary: £27,100 per annum,
Location: Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, Part Time – 8, 16 or 22 hours will also be considered, flexibility with working hours,
Closing date for applications is midnight of Wednesday 30th September, and interviews are schedule to take place on Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October
Benefits:
At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.
A bit about the role
We’re really excited to share that our service is growing, and we’ll now be offering long‑term residential placements as well as our well‑established short break respite care. This means you’ll be joining a team that supports young people and their families in even more meaningful ways, helping us make a lasting difference in their lives.
Due to service development we are now looking for a Residential Support Worker, in this role, you’ll be there to support and encourage young people, help them manage challenges safely, build resilience, and make sure their wellbeing always comes first. Your commitment to person‑centred care and strong social care values will play a huge part in creating positive, long‑term change for the children and young people we work with.
If you’ve previously worked in a care setting and feel ready to take the next step in your career, our Residential Support Worker role could be a great fit. The hours also make this a fantastic opportunity for students or anyone wanting to ease back into social care.
About the Service
At our Silverton short break and long term residential service, we support children and young people aged 5 to 18 who have disabilities, making sure they have fun, feel included, and get the most out of their time with us. We focus on helping them try new things, build confidence, make friends, and get involved in their community in ways that feel good for them.
We also give parents and carers a much needed breather, knowing their child is in a safe, caring, and welcoming space. It’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of the young people we work with — and their families too.
What you do could make a difference
Some of the main things you’ll be doing as a Residential Support Worker include:
Let’s talk about you
Are you someone who stays strong under pressure and takes change and challenge in your stride? Ideally, you’ll bring:
Why Action for Children?
Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.
We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.
Will you join us?
How to apply
Contact: Please submit an application via our careers page. If you have any further questions, you can contact Laura McCarthy at [email protected] quoting reference 13715
Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.
We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.
We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.
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Action for Children is a UK-based charity that supports young people and their families, providing services and campaigning for a better future for children.