Support Worker - Childrens Residential
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,824.00 per month |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fonjocks Social Work Practice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
⭐ Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care | Full Training Provided
Location: Ipswich and Colchester
Salary: Starting at £31,824.00
Full Time | Flexible Shifts | Sleep-ins Required
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them build brighter futures?
At FEVACA, we are looking for caring, motivated and resilient Support Workers to join our residential care team supporting young people aged 13–18.
Many of the young people we support have experienced trauma or instability. Your role will be to provide stability, encouragement and guidance, helping them rebuild trust, develop independence, and move forward with confidence.
No previous residential childcare experience? Full training is provided for the right candidate. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to positively change a young person’s life.
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Why Join FEVACA?
We invest in our people because great support starts with a great team.
✔ Funded Level 3 and Level 5 Residential Childcare qualifications
✔ Clear progression routes into Senior and Management roles
✔ Comprehensive training programme including safeguarding and therapeutic practice
✔ 24/7 management and on-call support
✔ Flexible shift patterns to support work-life balance
✔ Enhanced DBS paid for
✔ Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
✔ Pension scheme
✔ Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
You will also work alongside experienced professionals from a range of sectors, providing a unique learning and development environment.
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What You’ll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you will:
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Support young people to develop life skills and independence
• Encourage engagement in education, activities and hobbies
• Support young people through important life transitions
• Maintain accurate records and reports
• Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, families and other professionals
• Create a safe, supportive and nurturing home environment
• Participate in training and development programmes
Your role will help young people feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their goals. Every interaction you have can help a young person build confidence, feel valued, and believe in their future.
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⏰ Shift Pattern
Our shifts are flexible and based on the needs of the home, typically including:
• 9am – 10pm followed by a sleep-in
• 8:00am – 11:00pm followed by a sleep-in
Shifts operate on a rota across Monday – Sunday, including weekends and bank holidays.
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What We’re Looking For
Essential
✔ Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position)
✔ Flexible availability including weekends
✔ A genuine passion for supporting young people
✔ Strong communication and record-keeping skills
✔ Positive and solution-focused mindset
✔ Reliable with good timekeeping
✔ Confidence to work independently when required
Desirable
⭐ Experience working with young people or in social care
⭐ Knowledge of Ofsted regulations
⭐ Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work towards it)
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Apply Today
Start a career where you change lives — including your own.
Submit your application today or send your CV to:
recruitment@fevaca.co.uk
Location: Ipswich and Colchester
Salary: Starting at £31,824.00
Full Time | Flexible Shifts | Sleep-ins Required
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them build brighter futures?
At FEVACA, we are looking for caring, motivated and resilient Support Workers to join our residential care team supporting young people aged 13–18.
Many of the young people we support have experienced trauma or instability. Your role will be to provide stability, encouragement and guidance, helping them rebuild trust, develop independence, and move forward with confidence.
No previous residential childcare experience? Full training is provided for the right candidate. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to positively change a young person’s life.
________________________________________
Why Join FEVACA?
We invest in our people because great support starts with a great team.
✔ Funded Level 3 and Level 5 Residential Childcare qualifications
✔ Clear progression routes into Senior and Management roles
✔ Comprehensive training programme including safeguarding and therapeutic practice
✔ 24/7 management and on-call support
✔ Flexible shift patterns to support work-life balance
✔ Enhanced DBS paid for
✔ Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
✔ Pension scheme
✔ Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
You will also work alongside experienced professionals from a range of sectors, providing a unique learning and development environment.
________________________________________
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you will:
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Support young people to develop life skills and independence
• Encourage engagement in education, activities and hobbies
• Support young people through important life transitions
• Maintain accurate records and reports
• Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, families and other professionals
• Create a safe, supportive and nurturing home environment
• Participate in training and development programmes
Your role will help young people feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their goals. Every interaction you have can help a young person build confidence, feel valued, and believe in their future.
________________________________________
⏰ Shift Pattern
Our shifts are flexible and based on the needs of the home, typically including:
• 9am – 10pm followed by a sleep-in
• 8:00am – 11:00pm followed by a sleep-in
Shifts operate on a rota across Monday – Sunday, including weekends and bank holidays.
________________________________________
What We’re Looking For
Essential
✔ Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position)
✔ Flexible availability including weekends
✔ A genuine passion for supporting young people
✔ Strong communication and record-keeping skills
✔ Positive and solution-focused mindset
✔ Reliable with good timekeeping
✔ Confidence to work independently when required
Desirable
⭐ Experience working with young people or in social care
⭐ Knowledge of Ofsted regulations
⭐ Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work towards it)
________________________________________
Apply Today
Start a career where you change lives — including your own.
Submit your application today or send your CV to:
recruitment@fevaca.co.uk