Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker

Empower Family Group

• Bridgwater, Somerset
• £12.72 per hour
• Permanent
• Full-time

16 hours ago

"Empowering care through learning, leading and working together."

Join Our Team - Residential Support Worker

• Location: Somerset, England

Full-Time | Permanent | 2 Days On, 4 Days Off (48-Hour Shifts with Sleep-ins)

£32,425 to £34,501 (Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins)

Who We Are

Empower Family Group is a passionate, child-focused company striving to raise standards across the care sector. We believe every child deserves a nurturing, loving home and the opportunity to thrive.

We provide high-quality care in our modern, luxurious solo and dual occupancy homes for children and young people under 18. Our homes are based across Somerset and supported by our friendly head office and training hub at Prockters Farm, West Monkton, Taunton.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support young people to feel safe, cared for, and inspired
• Help build independence, confidence, and life skills
• Encourage access to education, activities, and hobbies
• Be a role model and positive influence
• Create lasting memories through fun, play, and family-style experiences.

Salary Information

• £31,199.19 incl. sleep-ins (£12.72/hour + £50 per sleep-in) - without NVQ Level 3/4
• £33,176.33 incl. sleep-ins (£13.72/hour + £50 per sleep-in) - with NVQ Level 3/4
• (Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins)

Please note:

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (child & adult workforce, barred list).
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

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Make a real difference. Build a rewarding career.

Become part of the Empower Family Group.

Recruitment@empowerfamily.co.uk

www.empowerfamily.co.uk

Requirements

What you will bring

• Caring, resilient, and motivated team players

• Experience in Residential Childcare (preferred but not essential)
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to work toward it
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Aged 21+ (legal requirement for residential care roles)
• All training provided - including a full induction and ongoing development.

Benefits

What You Will Get

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Discount Site
• A child-focused, supportive team environment
• Training & development opportunities
• Free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Blue Light Card access
• Company pension
• Regular team events - BBQs, socials, and more!

• Caring, resilient, and motivated team players
Experience in Residential Childcare (preferred but not essential) NVQ Level 2/3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to work toward it

Empower Family Group is a passionate, child-focused company striving to raise standards across the care sector. We believe every child deserves a nurturing, loving home and the opportunity to thrive.

We provide high-quality care in our modern, luxurious solo and dual occupancy homes for children and young people under 18. Our homes are based across Somerset and supported by our friendly head office and training hub at Prockters Farm, West Monkton, Taunton. What You Will Be Doing As a Residential Support Worker, you will: Support young people to feel safe, cared for, and inspired Help build independence, confidence, and life skills Encourage access to education, activities, and hobbies Be a role model and positive influence Create lasting memories through fun, play, and family-style experiences. Salary Information £31,199.19 incl. sleep-ins (£12.72/hour + £50 per sleep-in) - without NVQ Level 3/4 £33,176.33 incl. sleep-ins (£13.72/hour + £50 per sleep-in) - with NVQ Level 3/4 (Based on an average of 162 hours per month and inclusive of 10 sleep-ins) Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (child & adult workforce, barred list). This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We do not offer sponsorship for this role., Full UK Driving Licence Right to work in the UK Aged 21+ (legal requirement for residential care roles) All training provided - including a full induction and ongoing development. Benefits What You will Get
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Discount Site