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Residential Support Worker
Action for Children
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Job Description Role: Residential Support Worker Salary: up to £29,500 per annum pro rata dependant on qualifications and experience Location: Northampton. Contract/Hours: Permanent- Full time-37 Hour Contract Benefits: Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave Cycle to work scheme Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you’ll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life. 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 are currently looking for a Residential Support Workers to help us maintain providing excellent support to Children and young people aged 5 – 18. As you can imagine, there's no job too small at Action for Children. Everyone contributes something special that helps us work towards our vision and our Residential Support Workers play a big part in this. About the service JGS is a residential home for children with learning and physical disabilities whose disabilities include brain injuries, diagnosis of Autism, complex health needs and/or complex behaviour, up to the age of 18. How you'll help to create brighter futures Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports Attendance at professional meetings including reviews Understand how to engage with young people Have a positive approach and ‘can do’ attitude Ability to work on your own or as part of a team Let's talk about you Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally, you will have: Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with children and their families Use a solution-focused approach to resolve challenges independently and as part of a team Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided. 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 Jessica Jarvis at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13967 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. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Job Description See below for further information about working with us: AfC Commitment Statement Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services Job Info Job Identification 13967 Job Category Social Care Posting Date 11/11/2026 Apply Before 11/25/2026 Job Schedule Full time Locations Northants Short Breaks (On-site) Hours per week 37 Vetting Level Required DBS Enhanced Adult & Children