Residential Support Worker

Childrens Residential Practitioner

Binley Woods, Warwickshire

Hours of Week: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £27,999.72 – £29,428.49 per annum

About Binley Woods

Binley Woods is an Ofsted-registered children’s home providing care for up to four children aged 8–18. We support children with a range of complex needs, including learning disabilities, mental health difficulties and emotional and behavioural needs.

One of our strengths is the small, homely environment we provide. Our focus is on creating a nurturing, stable and therapeutic home where children feel safe, develop trusting relationships and are supported to reach their individual potential.

We take a holistic, person-centred approach, recognising each child’s strengths, experiences and individual needs. Our care planning is multidisciplinary, with an emphasis on promoting emotional wellbeing, independence, resilience and positive outcomes.

Members of the team say, “It is a rewarding experience and makes me want to offer more.” ~ Recent Employee Survey

Ofsted says “The investment in staff has helped to build a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.” ~ Ofsted Report, Rating Good, September 2026

External Professional says “The staff are brilliant. Every children’s home should be like this one.”

What Makes Us Unique

The team benefit from regular input from our Consultant Clinical Psychologist who provides clinical consultation and opportunities for reflective discussions. This supports our team to develop a deeper understanding of the children’s presentations, explore therapeutic strategies and reflect on their own practice.

Our staff also have access to specialist training in PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) and work within a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) informed approach, supporting their confidence and development in delivering trauma-informed, attachment-focused care.

Binley Woods and the management team are committed to each team members professional development and in addition to the above each team member will participate in Young Foundations “Foundations for Safer Care” training and will be encouraged to undertake additional trainings as needed to develop both individual practice and meet the changing needs of our children and young people.

Requirements:

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of children/young people.
• Child Protection issues and procedures. Social Care Services available to young people and their families
• Working within a team & ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels).

As a Childrens Residential Practitioner you will:

• Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
• To work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of children/young people.
• To ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• To ensure that the safety and welfare of children/young people is paramount.
• To participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as require.
• To understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding children/young people.
• To promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

Benefits of Working for us

• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• Competitive pay with pay progression opportunities
• Career development and training
• Internal progression opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave packages
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Free eye care vouchers

Be the person who helps a child feel safe, valued, and believed in. By showing up every day, you can build a child’s confidence as they navigate through life’s good times and challenges, making a long-lasting difference in their lives.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

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