UK Residential Support Worker Employment Opportunities for Foreign Nationals

We are Amegreen Children’s Services in search of compassionate, and committed individuals who are willing to join us as Residential Support Workers. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people who would benefit from such a support structure.

This is a full-time position, based out of Tadley, RG26, salary between £26000 – £29550 per year. We also have sponsorship opportunities for interested candidates who would like to grow with us.

If you have a passion for providing aid to support vulnerable children and young people, now is the perfect time to take action.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will undertake the responsibility of assisting children and young people within a residential setting, hence, being able to promote their healing. You will be part of a team that understands the importance of each child’s health and safety, and strive towards their respective outcomes within a nurturing environment.

Why Should You Consider Joining Us?

We know that it’s our staff that makes us successful. When you join the Amegreen Children’s Services team, you don’t just get a new job; rather, you get the chance to work in an empowering and encouraging environment with friendly co-workers where your efforts will be rewarding.

Consider these most important advantages of working with us:

Award Payment and Other Perks:

Commensurate with skills, education, and past work experience a gross annual salary in the range of between £26,000 – £29,550.
A wide range of services meant to provide further support, when needed, both in career affairs and private life.

Visa Sponsorship Available:

We would like to inform people who are already in the UK , that they will be able to apply for the sponsorship if they received their first certificate of sponsorship for skilled worker visa before April 1, 2025 and held that certificate of sponsorship constantly.

This opening is applicable to international candidates who wish to work in the UK as their new country.

Ongoing Training and Professional Development:

There is a program of activities that will facilitate continuous training in line with issues of child support and care which tend to be current.
You will be presented with professional development opportunities that will enhance your career path.

Supportive Work Environment:

You will join a working environment in which your input is appreciated and where team work is encouraged.
You will get support from seasoned professionals who give importance to your growth both personally and at work.
Access to Employee Assistance Programs to support them personally.

Flexibility:

You can have ample time with your family during the day as your work hours are flexible and can be full time or part time depending on what you want.

Personal Fulfillment:

You will have the benefit of changing the lives of young children and teens greatly in this position. You will enable them to have perceptions to enable them to create a better future.

About the Role

As a Support Worker in a Residential Care, your main focus will be on providing personal care to children and young people and working with them on a one to one basis within a placement children’s home. You will assist foster placements working with features such as internal safety plans aimed at the general post adolescent internal structure development needs of children.

A more in-depth focus on the care you provide will be introduced by limiting the number of children and young people you support at any one time and also setting them specific targets.

When children and young people are socially interactive or autonomously breaking, it is important to have consistent and reliable structures for them to go to as caring shoulders whether it is daily living, when managing emotions or doing homework.

Performance Targets

Role Model: Provide care with consistency, structure, and nurturing, so that it can be said you are a positive role model to the people placed in your charge.

You will be the one whom they can look up to in times when they are facing challenges or are able to celebrate one.

Safety and Well-being: Make sure that each child or young person is safe and protected while in your care, especially focusing on the emotional and physical aspects of their health.

Monitoring and Reporting: Document carefully all recorded observations for – how well children adapt, whether there are any signs of stress, and so forth, and mention them to the relevant professionals to ensure best care.
Promoting Semi-Independence: Motivate and recommended the establishment of personal grooming standards and encouraging self-sufficiency with daily activities. For instance, assisting when necessary with meals, getting clothed and the routine.
Participation in Activities: Assist children and young people to engage in various activities including education, sports, and recreational activities. Help them to and fro from these activities when necessary.
Effective Communication: Ensure to communicate with other members of the team including the parents, teachers, therapists, and social workers to ensure that everyone is aware of the development and needs of the child or young person.
Record Keeping: You are required to update the records electronically and report any incidents as necessary so that observations of the stress indicators are conducted in a professional manner. Such details will include any other comments made by the clients.
Shift Work and Sleep-ins: The days are laid when you are required to get to work for shifts which may include overnight sleep in and this is done to clients whom you would be working with at night to give them support.

You will be working primarily with other staff members, so that the children and young people who you will be looking after will be receiving the best care possible.

You will be a key person in their life and make a significant contribution to their future well-being.

What We Are Looking For

When you are performing this job, you should have the following appertaining to the role for any of the criteria’s’ tasks:

Essential Criteria:

Relevant Qualifications: In social work, welfare or childcare and similar areas such as NVQ level 3 in children and young people.
Experience: It includes those who have been working with children and young people, particularly in a residential establishment before.
Communication Skills: This involves good command of both verbal and written communication and the ability to interact with children, other staff members and other professional associates in a productive manner.
Emotional Resilience: The ability to control one’s emotions and reactions in difficult scenarios, i.e. to stay calm while situation is demanding otherwise.
Professional Boundaries: An understanding of how to establish professional boundaries with children and young people in a clear way.
IT Proficiency: A fundamental skill of IT and systems especially Microsoft office to enable record keeping and communication with colleagues.
Flexibility and Commitment: The ability to work odd hours such as on weekends and public holidays and also to travel with children on overnight stays.

Desirable Criteria:

A driving license may be advantageous, but is not crucial since some travel may be needed for excursions or activities, but not all.
First Aid qualification would be desirable, though training can be done.

What We Offer

Apart from the competitive remuneration and benefits package, we take pride in creating a culture of professional growth. We are advocates for our employees and ensure they are provided with the necessary resources to thrive in their careers.

Here’s a closer look at what we offer:

Ongoing Training: Sign up for courses or trainings, and other professional development seminars that will broaden your horizons and knowledge.
Employee Assistance Program: We are dedicated to the physical and mental well-being of our employees and their families. Through our employee assistance programme, you will be able to receive support to address personal or professional challenges.
Inclusion Practises: Engage in teams consisting of people from diverse backgrounds and whose beliefs and opinions count.
Career Enhancement: Being in a fast expanding company we have opportunities for career growth for those who have the desire to develop their careers with us.

Application Process

If working with children and youth to effect change in their lives inspires you as an individual and you meet the above requirements please contact us as we are looking for you.

To apply please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and simply fill out the application form on the page.

Should you wish to have any additional information or have any questions prior to making an application please do not hesitate to reach out to our recruitment email at recruitment@amegreencs.co.uk or call 01183 348777.

We anticipate your response.

Employer Questions

Your Application will contain the following questions:
Which of the below gives the best description of your right to work in the UK?
Is it possible for you to present a relevant degree in social work, childcare or any related course?
How long have you been employed in the industry of children and young people’s care?
Do you hold a valid driver license?
Can you work at unsocial times, during weekends and public holidays?

If the next move in your career means joining a dedicated team with the focus of making a difference then apply now!

UK Residential Support Worker Employment Opportunities for Foreign Nationals