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 weekShift Patterns

07:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 21:00 07:00 - 21:00 15:00 - 21:00 Waking Nights: 21:00 - 07:00About 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 timesBehaviour 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 incidentsSafeguarding & Wellbeing

Actively safeguard children and young people Identify and report concerns immediately Maintain professional boundaries Promote emotional and physical wellbeingCare Planning & Recording

Follow and contribute to person-centred care plans Complete accurate daily records and incident reports Document behaviour, progress, and observations clearly and professionallyEducation, 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 needsTeamwork & 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 undertakenEssential 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 locationCompliance (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 CertificateHow 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