Children's Residential Support Worker - #2089735
Acorn Steps Ltd
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Leeds
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
RSW – Children’s Home (EBD & Complex Needs)
Location: Leeds, Yorkshire (LS13)
Salary: £12.50 - £15.00 per hour (£23,400 - £28,080), Experience and Qualifications dependent
Position Type: Full Time (36 hrs per week, 24-hour support required, 16.5-hour shifts + 8 hr sleep ins)
Provision: Residential Children’s Home
Specialism: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) & Complex Mental Health
Capacity: Up to 2 children/young people (8-17yrs old)
About Us
We’re a growing, values-driven organisation opening a new 3-bedded children’s home for young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.
Our leadership team has over 40 years’ experience between the RI, RM and DM in senior and managerial roles and have built supportive, growth focused environments where staff are empowered to thrive. We invest in our team, helping every member grow in the direction that suits their goals and interests.
If you’re compassionate, motivated, and want to make a meaningful difference in young lives while developing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll:
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people through care, consistency, and empathy.
• Deliver day-to-day care in line with Ofsted’s Quality Standards and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Support children in education, health, recreation, and independence.
• Use trauma-informed and PACE-based approaches to promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Maintain accurate records, follow safeguarding procedures, and contribute to care planning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
What We’re Looking For
• Kind, patient, and motivated individuals with a genuine passion for helping young people.
• Previous experience in childcare, education, youth work, or residential settings (preferred).
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
• Understanding of trauma, attachment, and positive behaviour support.
• A team player who brings energy, commitment, and compassion to every shift.
Why Join Us
• A supportive, close-knit team led by experienced managers who prioritise wellbeing and growth.
• Access to ongoing training, supervision, and formal qualifications.
• Real opportunities to progress into Senior or Deputy Manager roles as the organisation expands.
• A workplace built on trust, respect, and a shared belief in the power of positive relationships.
If you’re ready to join a team building something special and to help children, feel safe, valued, and capable of change we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with us
Location: Leeds, Yorkshire (LS13)
Salary: £12.50 - £15.00 per hour (£23,400 - £28,080), Experience and Qualifications dependent
Position Type: Full Time (36 hrs per week, 24-hour support required, 16.5-hour shifts + 8 hr sleep ins)
Provision: Residential Children’s Home
Specialism: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) & Complex Mental Health
Capacity: Up to 2 children/young people (8-17yrs old)
About Us
We’re a growing, values-driven organisation opening a new 3-bedded children’s home for young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.
Our leadership team has over 40 years’ experience between the RI, RM and DM in senior and managerial roles and have built supportive, growth focused environments where staff are empowered to thrive. We invest in our team, helping every member grow in the direction that suits their goals and interests.
If you’re compassionate, motivated, and want to make a meaningful difference in young lives while developing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll:
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people through care, consistency, and empathy.
• Deliver day-to-day care in line with Ofsted’s Quality Standards and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Support children in education, health, recreation, and independence.
• Use trauma-informed and PACE-based approaches to promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Maintain accurate records, follow safeguarding procedures, and contribute to care planning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
What We’re Looking For
• Kind, patient, and motivated individuals with a genuine passion for helping young people.
• Previous experience in childcare, education, youth work, or residential settings (preferred).
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
• Understanding of trauma, attachment, and positive behaviour support.
• A team player who brings energy, commitment, and compassion to every shift.
Why Join Us
• A supportive, close-knit team led by experienced managers who prioritise wellbeing and growth.
• Access to ongoing training, supervision, and formal qualifications.
• Real opportunities to progress into Senior or Deputy Manager roles as the organisation expands.
• A workplace built on trust, respect, and a shared belief in the power of positive relationships.
If you’re ready to join a team building something special and to help children, feel safe, valued, and capable of change we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with us
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