Childrens Residential Support Worker

  • Brook Street Social Care
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Mar 07, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Residential Childcare Practitioner
Southampton 27,780- 35,564 (incl. 5,000 Market Supplement) 37 hrs/week, Permanent

Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in a child's life? Join our secure residential care team, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as a Residential Childcare Practitioner supporting up to ten children with complex mental health, behavioural, and attachment needs.

As a Residential Childcare Practitioner, you'll work in a structured, therapeutic setting that helps vulnerable young people feel safe, supported, and empowered. You'll act as a trusted role model, build secure relationships, and support recovery from trauma with empathy and consistency.

What You'll Do:

  • Be a therapeutic parent and positive influence
  • Collaborate with education and wellbeing teams
  • Lead structured, enriching activities
  • Work flexible shifts incl. weekends, early/late, and sleep-ins
  • Receive full induction and ongoing training

What We're Looking For:

  • Passion for working with children and young people
  • Emotional resilience, patience, and physical capability
  • Experience in residential or secure settings (preferred)

Why Join Us?

  • Enhancements for evenings/weekends
  • Career development and training
  • Supportive team environment
  • Up to 33 days leave + public holidays

Take the next step in a meaningful career as a Residential Childcare Practitioner. Apply today and help shape brighter futures.