Residential Children's Support Worker

Residential Children’s Support Worker (Contract) – NG24 (Newbury House & Stirling House), 2 Weeks (with temp-to-perm opportunities)

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people? We’re recruiting dedicated Residential Children’s Support Workers to join our trauma-informed residential services at Newbury House and Stirling House in the NG24 area. These homes provide safe, nurturing environments where children and young people can heal, grow, and achieve positive outcomes after difficult life experiences.

As a Residential Children’s Support Worker, you’ll help create stability, promote emotional wellbeing, and support young people to build independence and resilience. This contract role runs for 2 weeks, with options to move into longer-term permanent or temp-to-perm work.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people as a Residential Children’s Support Worker
• Support daily routines, activities, and life skills development in line with care plans
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing to support long-term outcomes
• Safeguard and protect vulnerable children at all times as a Residential Children’s Support Worker
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and shift documentation
• Support children to achieve personal goals, aspirations, and education/employment pathways

Benefits

• Annual salary £31,259 (including a £1,400 attendance bonus, paid quarterly)
• £46.01 sleep-in allowance per sleep (regular sleep-ins, typically 2 per week)
• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated specialist consultant
• Daily payroll runs
• Free candidate registrations
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Sign-up bonus
• Free compliance checks
• Ongoing training, development, supportive management, and career progression opportunities

Requirements for Residential Children’s Support Worker

• Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Children’s Residential Care (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Full right to work in the UK (no restrictions/expiry) (essential)
• Experience supporting children/young people in a residential setting
• Caring, resilient, professional approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

How to apply

Please send your CV to john.deane@servicecare.org.uk or call John Deane on 0191 580 8900.