Children’s Residential Support Worker
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Hours: Shift work, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker – Driver to join our residential childcare team.
You will support children and young people living in a residential setting, providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment where they can develop, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience working in children’s residential care, hold a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children & Young People/Residential Childcare, and be a confident driver.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consistent, high-quality care and support to children and young people living in residential care.
- Develop positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people.
- Act as a positive role model and promote emotional wellbeing, independence and personal development.
- Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and behaviour management/support plans.
- Support children with education, appointments, activities and community involvement.
- Safely transport children and young people using the company vehicle where required.
- Support young people with routines, meals, personal development and independent living skills.
- Manage challenging behaviour using agreed therapeutic and positive behaviour approaches.
- Maintain professional boundaries and ensure the safety and welfare of all young people.
- Recognise and report safeguarding concerns in line with company procedures.
- Complete daily records, care notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
- Work closely with colleagues, managers, social workers, schools, families and other professionals.
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training and reviews.
- Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming residential environment.
- Work flexibly as part of a rota, including weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in children’s residential care.
- Experience supporting children and young people in a residential setting.
- Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care or a relevant equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence.
- No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence.
- Good understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
- Experience managing challenging behaviour.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, resilient and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
- Available to start immediately or as soon as possible.
- Must already have the right to work in the UK.
No Sponsorship
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK and must not require employer sponsorship.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
- Caring and compassionate.
- Patient and emotionally resilient.
- Experienced in working with children and young people.
- Confident dealing with challenging behaviour.
- A strong team player.
- Responsible and reliable.
- A positive role model for young people.
- Committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children.
- A confident driver and comfortable transporting young people.
Safer Recruitment Checks
The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safer recruitment checks, including:
- Enhanced DBS check and children's barred list check where applicable.
- Right-to-work checks.
- Employment references and full employment history.
- Qualification verification.
- Driving licence and penalty-point checks.
- Any other checks required for the role and regulatory requirements.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and confirm:
- 3+ years’ children’s residential care experience
- Level 3 or Level 4 qualification
- Full UK driving licence
- Number of driving licence points
- Current UK right-to-work status
- Earliest available start date
Candidates who do not meet the essential requirements may not be considered.
Please drop us a message on 07555455927 or email your cv to [email protected]
Pay: £25,420.00-£37,167.30 per year
Work Location: In person
