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Young Peoples Residential Support Worker

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Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£12.7 - £13.5 Hourly
Temporary
Therapeutic Care Practitioner / Young People's Residential Support Worker

Role: Permanent Full Time (40 hours per week)
Location: Stamford, South Lincolnshire (PE9)
Start Date: ASAP
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Many of the young people we support simply need safe, stable adults who will show up consistently, believe in them, and offer meaningful, relational care.

As we expand, we are recruiting Therapeutic Care Practitioners to work across both houses Practitioners may work in either or both homes depending on the needs of the young people and the service.

About the Role

This is a rewarding, relationship-based role where no two days are the same. You will support young people with daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and activities - helping them to feel safe, empowered, and able to thrive.

This could include cooking together, attending activities, supporting family contact, or offering calm reassurance during difficult moments. What matters most is your ability to show up consistently with empathy, curiosity, and integrity.

Shift Pattern

Typical shifts are07:00-22:00, followed by a sleep-in (paid separately) and handover finishing at 07:30
Full-time roles are worked across an average of5 days per week
We avoid back-to-back shifts and build rotas that protect work-life balance

Our Values

We are a values-led organisation, and our culture reflects this every day:

Passionate & Ambitious- We take pride in doing our best, even when no one is watching
Celebrate Every Success- We recognise effort, progress, and small wins
Playful & Fun- Laughter and shared joy are vital to healing
Accepting & Respectful- Everyone is treated with dignity and kindness
Curious & Reflective- We seek to understand the why behind behaviour
Empathetic & Kind- Compassion and consistency guide our practiceThese values shape everything we do, from recruitment and supervision to how we respond in moments of challenge.

About You

Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
Able to remain calm in challenging situations
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willing to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Essential / Desirable Criteria

Essential:

A genuine commitment to working with children and young people
Experience in a similar role
Ability to work within a residential care setting
A full, valid UK driving licence (essential due to the nature of the role)
Enhanced DBS check (to be completed prior to employment)Desirable:

Experience in children's residential care, youth work, or therapeutic settings
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
Understanding of trauma-informed or therapeutic care approaches

Why Join ?

Competitive pay rates
Progression opportunities through dual registration
Sector-leading induction, reflective supervision, and advanced CPD
Health and wellbeing cash plan
Free on-site parking
A genuinely values-led leadership culture grounded in integrity, transparency, and reflectionBarker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Reference: 225103354

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Young Peoples Residential Support Worker

CV-Library

Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library

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Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£12.7 - £13.5 Hourly
Temporary
Therapeutic Care Practitioner / Young People's Residential Support Worker

Role: Permanent Full Time (40 hours per week)
Location: Stamford, South Lincolnshire (PE9)
Start Date: ASAP
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Many of the young people we support simply need safe, stable adults who will show up consistently, believe in them, and offer meaningful, relational care.

As we expand, we are recruiting Therapeutic Care Practitioners to work across both houses Practitioners may work in either or both homes depending on the needs of the young people and the service.

About the Role

This is a rewarding, relationship-based role where no two days are the same. You will support young people with daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and activities - helping them to feel safe, empowered, and able to thrive.

This could include cooking together, attending activities, supporting family contact, or offering calm reassurance during difficult moments. What matters most is your ability to show up consistently with empathy, curiosity, and integrity.

Shift Pattern

Typical shifts are07:00-22:00, followed by a sleep-in (paid separately) and handover finishing at 07:30
Full-time roles are worked across an average of5 days per week
We avoid back-to-back shifts and build rotas that protect work-life balance

Our Values

We are a values-led organisation, and our culture reflects this every day:

Passionate & Ambitious- We take pride in doing our best, even when no one is watching
Celebrate Every Success- We recognise effort, progress, and small wins
Playful & Fun- Laughter and shared joy are vital to healing
Accepting & Respectful- Everyone is treated with dignity and kindness
Curious & Reflective- We seek to understand the why behind behaviour
Empathetic & Kind- Compassion and consistency guide our practiceThese values shape everything we do, from recruitment and supervision to how we respond in moments of challenge.

About You

Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
Able to remain calm in challenging situations
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willing to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Essential / Desirable Criteria

Essential:

A genuine commitment to working with children and young people
Experience in a similar role
Ability to work within a residential care setting
A full, valid UK driving licence (essential due to the nature of the role)
Enhanced DBS check (to be completed prior to employment)Desirable:

Experience in children's residential care, youth work, or therapeutic settings
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
Understanding of trauma-informed or therapeutic care approaches

Why Join ?

Competitive pay rates
Progression opportunities through dual registration
Sector-leading induction, reflective supervision, and advanced CPD
Health and wellbeing cash plan
Free on-site parking
A genuinely values-led leadership culture grounded in integrity, transparency, and reflectionBarker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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Reference: 225103354

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