Job description
Residential Support Worker (Level 3) - Children & Young People (LD / Autism)
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay & Hours
- Day Rate: £12.97 per hour
- Waking Night Rate: £13.70 per hour
- Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week
Shift Patterns
- 07:00 - 14:00
- 14:00 - 21:00
- 07:00 - 21:00
- 15:00 - 21:00
- Waking Nights: 21:00 - 07:00
About the Service
The service is a well-established residential school set in a rural location, providing specialist care and education within a structured and therapeutic environment.
Children and young people aged 6-19 years are supported across multiple residential units and attend on-site education, promoting routine, stability, and consistency. Young people present with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours that may challenge.
Role Purpose
As a Level 3 Residential Support Worker, you will deliver consistent, child-centred care while supporting emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and daily routines. You will work with a level of professional autonomy and contribute to high standards of safeguarding and care practice.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Direct Care & Daily Living
- Provide high-quality, child-centred care
- Support daily routines including mornings, evenings, and bedtime
- Assist with meals and encourage healthy choices
- Provide personal care once authorised and trained
- Maintain dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
Behaviour Support
- Support children with complex and challenging behaviour
- Apply positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
- Follow individual Behaviour Support Plans
- Recognise triggers and respond proactively
- Support emotional regulation before, during, and after incidents
Safeguarding & Wellbeing
- Actively safeguard children and young people
- Identify and report concerns immediately
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Promote emotional and physical wellbeing
Care Planning & Recording
- Follow and contribute to person-centred care plans
- Complete accurate daily records and incident reports
- Document behaviour, progress, and observations clearly and professionally
Education, Activities & Life Skills
- Support attendance at on-site education
- Encourage participation in structured and therapeutic activities
- Promote independence, communication, and social development
- Adapt support to individual sensory and cognitive needs
Teamwork & Professional Practice
- Work collaboratively with residential, education, and therapy teams
- Deliver clear handovers and updates
- Support less experienced staff when required
- Follow all policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards
Training & Induction
- Full induction provided on the first shift
- No personal care or physical intervention until:
- Required internal training is completed
- Supervised shifts have been undertaken
Essential Requirements
- NVQ / Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Residential Childcare
- A1/CYP or A2/CYP
- Recent experience working with children and young people aged 6-19
- Experience supporting autism, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviour
- Car driver essential due to rural location
Compliance (Mandatory)
- Enhanced DBS (Update Service)
- Right to Work
- Level 3 Qualification Certificate
- Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Care Certificate (fully completed)
- Prevent Duty Certificate
How to Apply
If you are a Level 3 Residential Support Worker with experience supporting children with autism and complex needs, and you can commit to 24+ hours per week, please apply or get in touch to discuss availability.
