ARC HD Services Ltd is part of Community Integrated Care and is a specialist care provider that delivers residential care and 1:1 support for young people aged 9-18 who face significant social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. These include conditions such as ASD, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, and trauma-related behavioural challenges.They operate three children's homes, each designed to support up to three young people. The homes are described as warm, welcoming, and homely, with a strong emphasis on individualised, child-centred care. Each young person has their own bedroom, bathroom, and lounge, alongside communal areas for meals and social interaction.We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our amazing team at Small Acres on a 12 month maternity cover contract supporting the next generation of stars to live the best life possible.Benefits & USP's:
Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
Managed by supportive leaders
6 weeks paid holiday per year inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
Pension Scheme
No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
We will pay for your DBS / PVG
We are based in one location
Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
Shopping Discounts Scheme
Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
Financial Hardship Fund
Investment in your wellbeing
Who you'll be supporting & more about the role:What Makes Us Special
We're a diverse, empathic, and caring team united by one goal: putting our young people first.
Our approach is child-centred, tailored to each individual's needs and aspirations.
We encourage young people to explore new interests, engage in community activities, and pursue personal growth.
Humour, warmth, and a sense of fun are essential-we laugh with our young people and at ourselves!
Our home is often described as calm and homely, and we take pride in maintaining that atmosphere.
If you join us, you'll become part of our weird and wacky family who love what we do and always strive for the best outcomes.
About the Home
A spacious two-storey property with private bedrooms, bathrooms, and lounges for each young person.
A large communal lounge and kitchen at the heart of the home.
A wraparound garden, tranquil pond with koi carp, and plenty of outdoor seating.
Located in a peaceful hamlet, just minutes from the beach and forest, with easy access to Southampton, Bournemouth, and London via train.
About the Role
You'll work 1:1 with a young person during each shift.
Shifts range from 9 to 15 hours, with longer shifts split into three blocks (8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm, 6pm-11pm).
Sleep-in duties are part of the role.
You'll receive specialist training in attachment theories and trauma-informed practice.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and passionate team.
Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
Enjoy a beautiful work environment close to nature.
Receive ongoing training and development.
Your values:Successful candidates will:
Be caring and compassionate
Bring fun and laughter into the Home
Be there to support children through the good times and the tough times
Help children feel good about themselves and encourage them to try new things
Listen when children want to talk
Celebrate their achievements
Support young people towards independent living.
Assist is developing their self-belief and coping skills.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and family members in meeting children's needs.
Whilst previous experience is desirable it is not essential as you will be trained and supported to work with our young people. You do however, need to be passionate about working in this type of environment, to encourage our young people's participation in education, provide social and independence learning opportunities and emotional support.We offer a competitive salary, career development opportunities and 6 weeks paid holiday per year and above all, an opportunity to make a difference.A typical working week would be 39 hours plus one sleeping in duty. The 39 hours are usually worked over three days (2 15 hour days and a 9 hour day) throughout the week. Staff benefit from having one in three weekends off.Successful applicants will have a full driving license for a manual car and be happy to complete an enhanced DBS check.NB - ARC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment.Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.Interested and want to know a bit more?To find out more about our charity check out:We're really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones - and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
