Residential Support Worker
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Abingdon, Oxfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RSWCS |
Summary
We are looking for a Residential Support Worker o join he team in Abingdon, the salary starts at £25500 depending on experince as well as being a highly rewarding role with many benefits.
About the role
Residential Support Workers play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and young people can grow, develop, and reach their full potential. You will prioritise wellbeing by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy, ensuring each young person feels safe, healthy, and valued.
This is a rewarding and impactful role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs.
In return, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing supervision, regular team meetings, and access to industry-recognised qualifications and clear career progression opportunities.
About the service
The service is a small residential home supporting children and young people aged 5–18 with complex additional needs. It provides a warm, stable, and supportive setting where young people are encouraged to learn, develop, and experience positive opportunities that help shape a brighter future.
You’ll work as part of a dedicated team focused on improving outcomes by providing safe, stable, and caring homes where young people can thrive.
What you’ll be supported with
Structured induction and ongoing professional development
Regular supervision and appraisal processes
Specialist training opportunities
Support to achieve leadership and management qualifications (where appropriate)
How you’ll help create brighter futures
Lead and support care planning, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk
Coordinate responsibilities within the service and work alongside multi-agency professionals
Produce clear written reports and attend professional meetings, including reviews and court-related work
Support young people through challenging situations with resilience and consistency
About you
Ideally, you will have:
Experience working in a care or residential setting with children or young people
The ability to build positive relationships based on trust and consistency
Strong communication skills when working with young people, families, and professionals
A solution-focused and team-oriented approach
Emotional resilience and confidence in a challenging but rewarding environment
A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or a willingness to achieve this within two years
Benefits:
29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous
Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
Supportive supervision.
Free parking.
Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life
Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
Call Charlotte at Completely Care to apply on 01865 727751 or email your Cv to chatlotte@completelycare.co.uk
http://www.completelycare.co.uk
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About the role
Residential Support Workers play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and young people can grow, develop, and reach their full potential. You will prioritise wellbeing by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy, ensuring each young person feels safe, healthy, and valued.
This is a rewarding and impactful role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs.
In return, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing supervision, regular team meetings, and access to industry-recognised qualifications and clear career progression opportunities.
About the service
The service is a small residential home supporting children and young people aged 5–18 with complex additional needs. It provides a warm, stable, and supportive setting where young people are encouraged to learn, develop, and experience positive opportunities that help shape a brighter future.
You’ll work as part of a dedicated team focused on improving outcomes by providing safe, stable, and caring homes where young people can thrive.
What you’ll be supported with
Structured induction and ongoing professional development
Regular supervision and appraisal processes
Specialist training opportunities
Support to achieve leadership and management qualifications (where appropriate)
How you’ll help create brighter futures
Lead and support care planning, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk
Coordinate responsibilities within the service and work alongside multi-agency professionals
Produce clear written reports and attend professional meetings, including reviews and court-related work
Support young people through challenging situations with resilience and consistency
About you
Ideally, you will have:
Experience working in a care or residential setting with children or young people
The ability to build positive relationships based on trust and consistency
Strong communication skills when working with young people, families, and professionals
A solution-focused and team-oriented approach
Emotional resilience and confidence in a challenging but rewarding environment
A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or a willingness to achieve this within two years
Benefits:
29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous
Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
Supportive supervision.
Free parking.
Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life
Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
Call Charlotte at Completely Care to apply on 01865 727751 or email your Cv to chatlotte@completelycare.co.uk
http://www.completelycare.co.uk
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