Residential Support Worker in Woking, Surrey

Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity with full-time or part-time hours?

We are recruiting experienced and reliable Residential Support Workers to support vulnerable children and young people across a range of residential care settings.

The young people you will support may have experienced trauma or difficult life circumstances and may present with challenging behaviours, autism, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and complex support needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for caring and resilient individuals who want to make a positive difference and develop their career within residential childcare.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, helping them feel safe, supported and valued.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing day-to-day care and support to vulnerable children and young people.

• Building positive and trusting relationships.

• Supporting young people with their daily routines and individual needs.

• Engaging children in activities, hobbies and interests.

• Supporting emotional wellbeing and personal development.

• Managing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviours.

• Supporting children with autism and other additional needs.

• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.

Every shift will be different, and you may work with young people with a range of needs and backgrounds. You will need to be adaptable, patient and able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

Working Hours – Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

We have opportunities available for both full-time and part-time Residential Support Workers.

We offer working patterns to suit different availability, with shifts potentially including long days, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

Flexibility is essential, as shift patterns and requirements will vary depending on the residential home and the needs of the young people.

Successful candidates may have the opportunity to secure a permanent position directly with a residential home, providing the chance to demonstrate their skills, build relationships with the young people and staff team, and become an important part of the workforce.

About You

We are looking for people who are:

• Calm and emotionally resilient.

• Confident supporting children with challenging behaviours.

• Comfortable working with children and young people with autism and additional needs.

• Reliable and professional.

• Able to adapt to different care environments.

• Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

• Interested in developing their experience and progressing within residential childcare.

Requirements

To be considered for these opportunities, you will need:

• To be 21 years of age or over.

• At least 6 months' experience working with children or young people in a residential setting.

• A clean UK driving licence.

• Availability for full-time or part-time hours, including weekends and sleep-in shifts where required.

• A genuine commitment to working with vulnerable children and young people.

Why Work With Us?

• Full-time and part-time opportunities.

• Flexible working patterns.

• Opportunities to secure a permanent position within a residential home.

• The chance to develop your skills and experience.

• Opportunities to work across residential childcare settings.

• Gain experience supporting children with a range of complex needs.

• Build a rewarding career within the residential childcare sector.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to vulnerable young people's lives.

If you're an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for full-time or part-time work within residential childcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss available opportunities in your area and take the next step in your career supporting vulnerable children and young people