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Residential Support Worker at Action for Children

Department: Employee

Compensation · Listed in posting

£29,000/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
Vale of White Horse, England
Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Description

Action for Children is hiring a Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader) for a permanent full-time role in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The position provides lead case and care planning, risk assessment, shift leadership, delegation, coordination with multi-agency services, family information, reports, and attendance at professional meetings. It requires care-setting experience, communication and problem-solving skills, emotional resilience, and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification, with support to complete the diploma within two years if needed. The role pays £29,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications, runs 37 hours per week across two shifts, and does not offer visa sponsorship.

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