Residential Youth Support Worker - Layton House

Pay

Starting salary: £29,767 per annum (£14.31 per hour). After 12 months in post, progression to Band 2: £30,659 per annum (£14.74 per hour). Upon achieving QCF Level 3 qualification, progression to Band 3: £31,579 per annum (£15.18 per hour).

Additional earning potential: up to £5,200 per year through sleep-ins (based on two sleep-ins per week at £50 per sleep-in) plus a £100 bonus. Total earning potential at Band 1: £34,967; at Band 2: £35,859; at Band 3: £36,779 (including sleep-in payments and bonus).

Schedule

Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, doubles, and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines, activities, and emotional well-being
• Managing and de-escalating challenging situations with empathy
• Encouraging independence, education, and life skills
• Being a trusted role model—showing patience, resilience, and compassion
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment

About Layton House

Layton House opened in August 2017 and provides a caring, comfortable, and supportive environment for up to 5 young people (EBD). The home is situated in the heart of Mansfield town centre with good transport links via bus and train. Local amenities include cinema, skate park, bowling, leisure centres, parks, and Sherwood Forest. Mansfield is a short distance from Nottingham and Sheffield city centres and close to attractions such as Alton Towers and the Peak District. The home is in close proximity to schools, health provisions, and emergency services.

Working in close partnership with the local authority, Layton House is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The home is designed to feel like a home, with comfortable living spaces, a supportive staff team, and access to local amenities, providing the stability and structure young people need to thrive.

Young people at Layton House enjoy:

• Trips to the cinema
• Visiting the zoo and attending the circus
• Excursions to local attractions
• Shopping and day trips
• Arts and crafts
• Sport and active hobbies

Requirements

We welcome applicants from all walks of life. What matters most is your attitude, emotional intelligence, and willingness to learn. Prior experience in care is not required—full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare are provided.

• Strong, compassionate personality
• Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges
• A desire to grow and develop professionally

All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week. We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies. Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date. Interviews take place in person during scheduled assessment days; reasonable adjustments are available upon request.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid induction training
• Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Structured career progression into senior roles
• 28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Free meals during shifts
• Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays
• 24/7 well-being support, including free counselling sessions
• Christmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours, to recognise the 24/7 care provided year-round

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Homes2Inspire, we foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and welcome individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion. We offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements—please indicate in your application if you have lived-in care experience. Male staff are currently under-represented in our residential children’s services, and we strongly encourage more male applicants to apply. We aim to match candidates with the most suitable service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care; in some cases this may mean offering employment at a different home than originally applied for.