Support Worker - Residential Care for Young People
Location: Guildford
Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week (includes 1 sleep-in shift per week)
Pay: £12.21 PAYE + holiday pay / £16.05 Umbrella

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of young people?
We're looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team across Guildford, supporting young males in a therapeutic residential setting.

About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping young people recover from trauma and build brighter futures.

You'll provide consistent, nurturing care and create a safe, stable environment where young people feel valued and supported.

Your responsibilities as the support worker will include:

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  Building positive, trusting relationships with young people

  
  


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  Supporting daily routines, education, and leisure activities

  
  


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  Encouraging personal growth through structure, consistency, and achievable goals

  
  


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  Using positive behaviour support strategies such as reward charts and planned free time

  
  


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  Ensuring the home is warm, safe, and welcoming at all times

  
  


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  Supporting emotional wellbeing and assisting young people in processing their experiences

  
  

About You:
We welcome experienced support workers as well as those new to the field who are committed to learning and professional development.

You should have:

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  A genuine interest in supporting vulnerable young people

  
  


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  Patience, empathy, and resilience

  
  


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  A willingness to undertake training and work towards relevant qualifications

  
  


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  Experience working with young people or in residential care is desirable but not essential

  
  


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  A valid driving licence or reliable transport (due to rural home location in Guildford)

  
  

What We Offer:

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  Competitive hourly pay

  
  


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  Sleep-in allowance

  
  


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  Full induction and ongoing training

  
  


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  Funded qualifications, such as NVQs in Residential Childcare

  
  


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  Clear pathways for progression and career development

  
  


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  A supportive and close-knit team environment

  
  


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  The chance to truly make a difference every day

  
  

To apply or find out more, contact:
nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com