Residential Youth Support Worker – A Career Built on CompassionLocation: Sutton-In-Ashfield, NottinghamshireSalary: Starting Rate (£29,767.00), 12 months in position (£30,659.00), QCF Level 3 Qualified (£31,579.00)Pay Explained: We offer a 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. This structured pay scale recognises both experience and professional development, ensuring your earnings grow as your career progresses.Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, doubles, and sleep‐insLooking for Something More Rewarding? Do you thrive in fast‐paced environments? 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.What the Role InvolvesResponsibilitiesSupporting daily routines, activities, and emotional well‐beingManaging and de‐escalating challenging situations with empathyEncouraging independence, education, and life skillsBeing a trusted role model—showing patience, resilience, and compassionCreating a safe, nurturing,



and stable home environmentAbout Sudbury HouseSudbury 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'. The home is situated in Huthwaite with valuable transport links and is close to Mansfield and Nottingham which provide a range of activities and opportunities for days out. Currently, Lantern house is home to two young residents. Both with their own distinct personalities. One enjoys gaming and their own space, the other loves to go out and keep busy. 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 EnjoyGoing to the beachGetting their nails done and going on day tripsArts, crafts and board gamesGaming and musicWhat We're Looking ForWe Welcome Applicants From All Walks Of Life. What Matters Most Is Your Attitude, Emotional Intelligence, And Willingness To Learn. Ideal Candidates Will HaveA strong, compassionate personalityEmotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressureFlexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends,



and sleep‐insProblem‐solving skills and a proactive mindsetLife experience from previous careers or personal challengesA desire to grow - full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare providedWhat We Offer3 weeks of paid induction trainingFunded Level 3 Diploma in Residential ChildcareStructured career progression into senior roles£1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep‐in payments (£44.56 per shift)28 days annual leave (increasing with service)Free meals during shiftsEmployee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays24/7 well‐being support, including free counselling sessionsChristmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours, to recognise the 24/7 care you provide year‐roundImportant InformationWe do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work.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.Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date.Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments.Our Commitment to InclusionAt 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. In some cases, this may mean offering employment at a different home than originally applied for.Get in TouchFor questions or to request a full job description, contact AJ from our Careers Team:[email protected] 487057

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