Children'S Residential Support Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care in a residential setting
• Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety, and emotional well-being of each child
• Implement and follow individualised care plans and behaviour support strategies
• Build positive, trusting relationships through consistent, empathetic, and clear communication
• Support children with daily routines, education, activities, and life skills development
• Assist with transportation to school, appointments, and community activities
• Maintain accurate and timely records, reports, and documentation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, families, and external professionals

Essential Requirements

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Right to Work in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship – Indefinite Leave to Remain required)
• Full manual UK driving licence
• Aged 25 or over (to meet insurance requirements)
• Held a driving licence for at least 2 years
• 6 points or fewer on licence
• Willingness to work shifts and sleep-ins
• Ability to complete a robust safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS and references