Locations Bedford
About the Role
We are recruiting Children’s Residential Support Workers to support young people within our Good and Outstanding Ofsted-rated children’s homes. You will help provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children can develop, feel valued, and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide high-quality day-to-day care and emotional support
· Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent role model
· Support children with daily routines, education, appointments, and activities
· Implement individual care plans and behaviour support strategies
· Maintain a safe, structured, and homely environment
· Complete accurate daily records, reports, and incident logs
· Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
· Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and equality at all times
About You
· Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people
· Patient, empathetic, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Calm and professional when managing challenging situations
· Flexible to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays
Requirements
✅ Full UK driving licence (essential)
✅ Right to work in the UK
✅ Enhanced DBS
✅ Flexible to work shifts, including sleep-ins
Experience and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare are desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay with £105 per sleep-in
- Fully paid induction, ongoing training & funded qualifications
- Clear career progression
- Supportive management and stable teams
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card (retail, supermarket, travel, leisure & holiday discounts)
- Employee pension
· Opportunity to work in Good and Outstanding Ofsted-rated homes
Employee Wellbeing
All employees receive access to:
- 24/7 confidential counselling
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Cash back on medical, dental and optician appointments
- Family and lifestyle support
- Online wellbeing tools
- Discounted gym memberships
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.
Apply now to make a meaningful difference every day.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Shift:
Work Location: In person
