Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker Company: Apple Orchard Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract: Full Time, Permanent Specific Hours: 40 hours per week – shift pattern Salary: Up to £32,623.97, including sleep in shifts, dependent on performance and experience

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and sleep-in allowances (£35 per night, typically one per week) Every other weekend off Fully funded qualifications and professional development Clear promotion pathways and career progression Company pension Access to employee discount and wellbeing programmes

Do you want a role where every day you can help a child feel safe, supported and more hopeful about their future? At Apple Orchard, our Residential Support Workers play a vital role in creating calm, caring and therapeutic homes for children who have experienced trauma, disruption or difficult life experiences.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is caring, resilient and committed to making a lasting difference. You do not need to have worked in residential childcare before; if you bring the right values, attitude and willingness to learn, we will provide a full induction, hands-on support, ongoing training and the development you need to build confidence and succeed in the role.

Why join Apple Orchard?

Competitive salary with regular sleep-in payments A healthy work-life balance, including every other weekend off Full induction, ongoing training, regular supervision and fully funded qualifications Clear career progression, including routes into senior and leadership roles Supportive managers, experienced colleagues and a team culture where you will not be expected to learn alone Company pension, employee discounts and wellbeing support Practical support to complete your Level 3 qualification and develop your confidence in therapeutic residential care

Training and support from day one

We know that starting a role in residential childcare can feel like a big step, especially if you are new to children’s homes. That is why we provide structured training, regular supervision and practical support from experienced managers and colleagues. You will be supported to understand each child’s needs, use therapeutic approaches confidently, follow safeguarding procedures and develop the skills needed to progress in your career.

About Apple Orchard:

Apple Orchard runs five residential children’s homes across Surrey and West Sussex, providing calm, therapeutic environments for boys aged 12–18. Many of the children we support have experienced trauma or disruption, and our homes are designed to help them feel safe, build trust and develop the confidence they need for the future.