Location
London Borough of Sutton

Hours
Flexible hours including late afternoons, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties

Salary
£48,519 per annum (pro-rata for casual hours) with additional payments for out-of-hours work

About the Role
The London Borough of Sutton is a vibrant and welcoming community located less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with excellent transport links and award-winning parks, low crime rates, affordable housing, and great schools. Sutton is committed to investing in the health, wellbeing, and education of its residents and is home to world-leading cancer research and treatment facilities, including the Royal Marsden Hospital and the London Cancer Hub.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join our residential children’s social care service. Working across three residential homes in Sutton, you will be part of a supportive team providing safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed care to young people who have experienced developmental trauma. Our homes offer a dynamic and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to find their strengths and work towards positive futures.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will deliver restorative and trauma-informed care, engaging young people in enriching activities and supporting their social, emotional, and educational development. You will work flexibly within a varied shift pattern and be supported with comprehensive training, including Restorative Practice and Trauma Informed Practice.

Our service is committed to achieving outstanding standards and providing high-quality care that helps young people maintain independence while feeling safe and supported. We offer a fully-funded NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification in a residential setting to support your professional development.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Sutton.

Experience
Experience working with children or young people in a residential or similar setting is desirable but not essential as full training is provided.

About you
- Compassionate and able to connect with teenagers
- Able to set boundaries with patience and resilience
- Creative and innovative in communication and engagement
- Willing to work flexibly across varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties
- Committed to applying restorative and trauma-informed approaches
- Able to form trusted relationships and support young people’s social, emotional, and educational development
- Quick learner with a positive attitude towards continuous professional development

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required to apply. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to study for a fully-funded NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification in a residential setting.