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Residential Day Support Worker

Published: 1st October 2026

Residential Day Support Worker – Poole
Location: Poole
Salary: £27,879 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: 3 x 12.5-hour shifts, including some weekend work
Contract: Permanent, full-time
RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist
We assist public safety employers in finding the right talent, and support organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors when they need to source specialist skills.
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Residential Day Support Worker to join a friendly and dedicated team in Poole.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support clients as they work towards positive change, greater independence and successful reintegration into the community.
Working as part of the residential team, you will provide practical and emotional support, help manage risk, encourage compliance and contribute to a safe and positive environment.
Key Responsibilities

  • Support clients through induction, prison assessments and move-on planning.
  • Help clients work towards positive outcomes and successful reintegration into the community.
  • Deliver programmes and keywork sessions that support personal development and positive behaviour.
  • Contribute to risk assessments and risk management plans.
  • Monitor compliance and identify and report changes in risk or behaviour.
  • Participate in professional and multi-agency meetings, sharing relevant information appropriately.
  • Support the day-to-day operation of the service, including client entry and exit procedures

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) – a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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