Residential Youth Support Worker – A Career Built on Compassion Starting Rate (£29,767.00), 12 months in position (£30,659.00), QCF Level 3 Qualified (£31,579.00) Pay Explained : We offer a market-competitive salary with clear opportunities for progression and increased earnings. As a Band 1 Residential Youth Support Worker, you will receive a starting salary of £29,767 per annum (£14.31 per hour), with the opportunity to earn an additional £5,200 per year through sleep‑ins based on two sleep‑ins per week (£50 per sleep‑in), plus a £100 bonus, giving a total earning potential of £34,967. After 12 months in post, you can progress to Band 2, increasing your salary to £30,659 per annum (£14.74 per hour) and your total earning potential to £35,859.

Upon achieving a QCF Level 3 qualification, you can progress to Band 3, earning £31,579 per annum (£15.18 per hour), with a total earning potential of £36,779, including sleep‑in payments and bonus.

Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, doubles, and sleep‑ins Have you worked in hospitality, retail, sports, outdoor activities, or customer service? Do you have the emotional resilience to handle challenging situations while supporting and inspiring young people? If so, you don’t need prior experience in care—just the right mindset.

We provide full training, qualifications, and ongoing support to help you build a meaningful career in residential childcare. Supporting daily routines, activities, and emotional well‑being About Sudbury House Sudbury House is a small 2 bed home that offers support to young people with complex needs. We primarily focus on providing bespoke packages of care for solo placements, working closely with the local authority and other professional agencies to ensure our young people receive a high level of 'wrap around care'.

Currently, Lantern house is home to two young residents. The home has a nurturing atmosphere,



with a strong focus on giving our young people childhood experiences, opportunities for the future and building strong positive relationships.

Our Young People Enjoy

Getting their nails done and going on day trips Arts, crafts and board games What Matters Most Is Your Attitude, Emotional Intelligence, And Willingness To Learn. Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges A desire to grow - full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare provided 3 weeks of paid induction training ~ Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare ~ Structured career progression into senior roles ~£1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep‑in payments (£44.56 per shift) ~Free meals during shifts ~ Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays ~24/7 well‑being support, including free counselling sessions ~ Christmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours, to recognise the 24/7 care you provide year‑round All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week. All successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion At Homes2Inspire, we’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and welcome individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion. We also offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements—please let us know in your application if you have lived-in care experience.

Male staff are currently under‑represented in our residential children’s services, and strongly encourage more male applicants to apply. We aim to match candidates with the most suitable service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care.

📌 Residential Youth Support Worker - Sudbury House (Sudbury District)
🏢 Shaw Trust
📍 Sudbury District