Residential Support Worker bei Action for Children

Salary: £26,100 per annum, pro rata 

Location: Cumnock, East Ayrshire.

Contract/Hours: Permanent / We have a variety of Full Time, Part Time and causal hours available 

Closing date for applications is midnight of 3rd October and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 6th October

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave 
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities 
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages 
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover 
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.  

• We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer

We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years. 

A bit about the role 

‘Meeting new people. Seeing new places. Doing new things.’ That’s what our Lisalanna Short Breaks services are all about. These breaks offer disabled children and young people the chance to have fun, gain independence, and develop new skills, while giving families a much-needed opportunity to rest and recharge.

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be supporting young people aged 5 to 21 in reaching their full potential. Your role will involve assessing their needs, setting goals, and regularly reviewing their progress. By creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment, you’ll contribute to their overall development and well-being.

You’ll take part in a wide range of activities, both at the service and out in the community. These include trips to local shops, parks, the cinema, soft play centres, youth clubs, the beach, swimming, and more. You’ll also support daily routines, help develop life skills, provide personal care, and administer medication—following appropriate training.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a care setting who’s ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll manage risk in a way that empowers young people and builds resilience, while ensuring their safety. You’ll be a strong role model, demonstrating high standards of person-centred practice and solid social care values.

In return, we offer excellent opportunities for progression within our organisation. You’ll receive a thorough induction and ongoing training, and we’ll enrol you in the qualifications needed to thrive in the industry. Regular supervision, team meetings, and a supportive work culture will ensure you feel part of the team. Once you’ve gained the relevant experience and qualifications, you’ll be ready to progress to the next stage of your career—with our full support.

How you'll help to create brighter futures 

Some key responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker roles are;

• Providing lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attending professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
• Supporting children and young people with medical needs.
• Assisting the children and young people in all aspects of their care, supporting their health and wellbeing where you'll significantly improve their lives.
• Taking the lead role and having key-working responsibilities.

Let's talk about you 

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We're looking for someone with a ‘can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you'll have: 

• Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust.
• Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families.
• Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role.
• Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.

Good to know 

Application Process 

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. 

Talent Pool 

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't. 

Contact: Laura McCarthy at [email protected] quoting reference 11964

Diversity, equality and inclusion 

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. 

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. 
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. 

Please click on the below links to find out more about this role and Action for Children;

Job description 

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services

Action for children's story