Children’s Residential Support Worker

Pay: £12.71 per hour + £60 per sleep-in Hours: 30–45 hours per week Shift Pattern: 8:00am – 10:00pm, including weekends and sleep-ins We are recruiting for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to support young people aged 9–15 within a residential care setting. The service supports children with challenging behaviours, including young people in foster care placements or transitioning from foster care environments. This is a hands-on role focused on creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment while promoting positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing, and independence. Key Responsibilities * Provide day-to-day support and care to children and young people within a residential home environment. * Support children with emotional, behavioural, and social needs using a calm, consistent, and person-centred approach. * Assist with daily living tasks including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe home environment. * Support young people to engage in education, routines, activities, and personal development. * Plan and participate in activities, community outings, and trips including outdoor days, theme parks, beaches, and recreational activities. * Maintain accurate records, incident reports, and safeguarding documentation. * Follow care plans, behaviour support strategies, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures. * Work collaboratively as part of a residential care team to deliver high-quality support. Requirements * Previous experience within children’s residential care, support work, youth work, care, or behavioural support is desirable. * Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour is preferred. * Full UK driving licence – essential due to transport and activity requirements. * Strong communication, resilience, and relationship-building skills. * Understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries, and child-centred care practices. * PMVA, restraint training, or Team Teach certification preferred but not essential. Benefits & Progression * £12.71 per hour + £60 sleep-in payment * Ongoing training and development opportunities * Support towards Level 3 & Level 4 Children & Young People qualifications * Clear progression pathway to Team Leader upon successful completion of Level 3/4 Childcare qualifications and demonstrated performance This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and reliable individual looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people while developing a long-term career within residential childcare