Residential Support Worker
Residential
Kent
Full time
£25,000–£28,000 (placeholder)
Support young people day to day in a warm, therapeutic home environment.
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Careers
Build a career that changes lives.
Join a caring, committed team helping young people feel safe, develop confidence and build brighter futures.
Why work with OwnLife
A workplace that invests in you.
Meaningful work
Change a young person's story, every single shift.
Excellent training
Fully funded Level 3 pathway and specialist CPD.
Career progression
Clear routes from Support Worker to Registered Manager.
Supportive team
Reflective practice, clinical supervision and peer support.
Competitive benefits
Pay, pension, wellbeing days and enhanced leave (placeholder).
Employee wellbeing
EAP, wellbeing initiatives and flexible working where possible.
Current vacancies
Available roles.
Senior Residential Support Worker
Residential
London
Full time
£28,000–£32,000 (placeholder)
Lead shifts, mentor colleagues and take a lead role in care planning.
Apply nowWaking Night Support Worker
Residential
Midlands
Part time
£12.50–£13.50/hr (placeholder)
Maintain a calm, safe overnight environment for young people.
Apply nowDeputy Manager
Residential
North West
Full time
£35,000–£40,000 (placeholder)
Support the Registered Manager in leading a high-performing home.
Apply nowRegistered Home Manager
Residential
South East
Full time
£45,000–£55,000 (placeholder)
Lead an Ofsted-registered home. Champion quality and outcomes.
Apply nowSupported Accommodation Worker
Supported
London
Full time
£25,000–£28,000 (placeholder)
Support 16+ young people to build independence and life skills.
Apply nowBank Staff
Residential
UK-wide
Bank
£12–£14/hr (placeholder)
Flexible shifts across our homes.
Apply nowMaintenance & Facilities
Central
Kent
Full time
Competitive (placeholder)
Keep our homes safe, comfortable and well-maintained.
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Central
Head Office
Full time
£24,000–£27,000 (placeholder)
Support our operational teams with day-to-day administration.
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What you'll do
A varied, meaningful role.
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Supporting education and school attendance
- Helping develop practical life skills and independence
- Creating a safe, homely environment
- Accurate recording of care information
- Actively upholding safeguarding responsibilities
- Working a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
- Supporting young people towards independence
Who we're looking for
People with heart and grit.
CompassionatePatientReliableTeam playerResilientProfessionalExcellent communicatorCommitted to safeguarding
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS (we will process)
- Two satisfactory references
- Full UK driving licence (role-dependent)
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
- Relevant experience (desirable — full training provided)
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures.
Committed to safer recruitment.
OwnLife Residential is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS, identity checks, full employment history verification, references and right-to-work confirmation.
Enhanced DBS
Identity checks
Employment history
References
Right to Work
Your recruitment journey
From application to induction.
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01Apply
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02Application review
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03Telephone screening
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04Interview
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05Safer recruitment checks
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06Offer
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07Induction
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08Ongoing training
Our people
Voices from the team.
"I joined as a Support Worker and I'm now a Deputy Manager. OwnLife invested in me every step of the way."
"The team culture is what makes it. Everyone genuinely cares — about the young people and about each other."
"You'll have hard days. But the moments where you see a young person grow — nothing beats it."
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Training & development
Learning that lasts a career.
Full inductionMandatory trainingSafeguardingTrauma-informed careBehaviour supportFirst AidMedicationLeadership development
Career pathway
Grow with OwnLife.
- 1 Support Worker ↓
- 2 Senior Support Worker ↓
- 3 Deputy Manager ↓
- 4 Registered Manager ↓
- 5 Operations Leadership
Careers FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Do I need experience?
No — we welcome candidates with transferable experience and provide comprehensive training.
Is training provided?
Yes. Full induction plus ongoing mandatory and specialist training.
Do I need qualifications?
You'll need — or work towards — the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
Do I need a DBS?
Yes. All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, which we process.
What shifts are available?
Days, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and waking nights depending on role.
Do you offer bank work?
Yes — we welcome bank staff across our homes.
How long is recruitment?
Typically 2–4 weeks from application to offer, subject to checks.
Do you offer sponsorship?
Placeholder — please contact the recruitment team for current guidance.