Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker
Full‑time, Permanent | 37 hours per week
Salary: £28,132 - £30,914 plus allowances

Essential requirements: You must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is NOT available. Enhanced DBS required. Shift, weekend and sleep‑in availability essential.

We are looking for a committed Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team and provide safe, consistent, high‑quality care to children and young people with emotional, social and behavioural needs. As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will help create a stable, supportive environment where young people can feel secure, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes. This role works in line with Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted expectations and safeguarding standards.

What you'll do:

Deliver day to day care and support
Assist with admissions, transitions and progress reviews
Contribute to care plans and key‑working duties
Keep clear and accurate daily records
Support emotional, behavioural and health needs
Help with routines, cooking, housekeeping and activities
Encourage independence, resilience and positive behaviour
Support safe medication handling
Work shifts including sleep ins, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Uphold confidentiality and safeguarding requirements

What we're looking for:

Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards)
Experience in residential care or working with children
Strong communication and record keeping skills
Understanding of safeguarding, equality and inclusion
Flexible, resilient and able to meet the physical demands of the role

Skills: Children's Residential Support Worker, Residential Care, Safeguarding Children, Ofsted Standards, Care Planning, Emotional & Behavioural Support, Life Skills Support, Shift Work.

If you're passionate about supporting young people to thrive, apply now to become a Children's Residential Support Worker and make a meaningful difference every day.

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