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About The Role
Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.
This is the work. And we d like you to be part of it.
Work in a children s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children s lives. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care.
We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child s life, and this could be the role for you.
We are looking for someone who
Job Title: Children s Residential Support Worker (EBD)
Location: Halton - Warrinton
Salary: £13 - £13.50 Per Hour / £50 per Sleep In
Service Type: Children s Home (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties EBD)
Regulatory Body: Ofsted
We are recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Children s Residential Support Worker to join a children s home in Halton. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a highly focused environment, supporting children to achieve positive outcomes in a safe, structured, and nurturing setting.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlease note: Only candidates with previous experience within a children s residential home will be considered.
Your Opportunity:
We are a small, supportive children's residential home based in Bacup, providing high-quality, trauma-informed care to young people. We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Residential Support Worker to join our close-knit team. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in residential childcare within a nurturing and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Experience Required:
Benefits:
Right to Work in the UK:
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
This vacancy is being advertised by Lotus Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Salary: 13.50 - 13.75 per hour, 50 sleep in rate Plus Overtime (+ 2 per hour)
Shift Pattern: 2 days on 4 days off plus sleep ins
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people. As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day care and support for children in a residential setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and personal development.
Responsibilities:
Create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people.
Encourage and support children and young people in their education, social, and leisure activities.
Work as part of a team to develop and implement care plans and risk assessments tailored to each child's needs.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
Support children and young people with their daily routines
Liaise with external agencies and professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Act as a positive role model, promoting independence, self-esteem, and resilience in children and young people.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and development opportunities as required.
Requirements:
Previous experience working with children and young people in a residential setting is desirable but not essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People (or equivalent) or a willingness to complete
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A compassionate and caring nature.
Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins on a rota basis.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and in challenging situations.
A driving license is essential for the role
What we offer:
Casual Dress
Competitive pay with additional sleep in rate (average of 5,000 p/year)
3% Employer Pension contribution
100% training funded by employer (Inc. diplomas Level 3,4 & 5)
Free DBS check
Refer a friend bonus scheme up to 500
Comprehensive induction programme
Career progression for all roles
Therapeutic training & consultation for all staffA great work/life balance
Team building events
Electric car scheme
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you!
5ab Care are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Residential Support Worker
Do you work in Residential Childcare
Do you want to work somewhere you feel valued
Do you want to progress
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Do you have experience in children s residential care and a passion for making a difference Join our team as a Support Worker and truly make a positive impact to the lives of up to three children at our large, nurturing home based in Reading, where we focus on therapeutic care and the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) to support positive outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
What We Offer:
Join us in creating a home where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to explore, grow and thrive.
We are committed to safeguarding children; an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required.
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
Main purpose of the role:
The Residential Support Worker plays a vital role in providing safe, compassionate, and person-centred care to adults living within our residential service.
Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support individuals with a range of needs to maintain their independence, develop daily living skills, and live fulfilling lives. Every interaction is an opportunity to promote dignity, encourage choice, and provide reassurance through consistent, respectful support.
This is a rewarding but responsible role that requires emotional resilience, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for the people we support.
We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and those new to adult social care who demonstrate the values and potential to succeed. This role is suited to both developing and experienced practitioners committed to delivering high-quality care and promoting wellbeing.
Our Values and Ways of Working
We expect our team members to act professionally, respectfully, and with integrity at all times, taking responsibility for their practice while supporting colleagues to succeed.
Our staff are approachable, reflective, and take pride in how they represent themselves, the organisation, and the people in our care.
We value dependable individuals who bring consistency, positivity, and accountability to their role. We encourage curiosity, learning, and professional growth, recognising that confident staff create safer and more empowering environments.
We work collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and communicating openly. Trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to person-centred care underpin everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
Care & Support
Safeguarding
Professional Practice
Recording & Accountability
Team Working
Partnership Working
Development
Other Duties
Job Vacancy: Senior Residential Support Worker
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join a professional residential team caring for children and young people. The successful candidate will work in accordance with company policies, national standards, and relevant regulations to help create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
Location: Wallasey, Wirral
Purpose: Engage in the effective delivery of residential childcare while upholding Quality Standards and Children's Homes Regulations 2015. The role focuses on helping to establish a positive setting that prioritises the health, safety, emotional needs, and educational development of each young person.
Level 3 Qualified Hourly Rate: 15.94 per hour
Unqualified Hourly Rate: 15.33 per hour
Estimated Annual Earnings (Qualified): Approximately 37,804.80
(Calculated on 160 contracted hours/month, plus an average of 10 sleep-ins at 60 each, over 12 months)
Estimated Annual Earnings (Unqualified): Approximately 36,633.60
(Calculated on 160 contracted hours/month, plus an average of 10 sleep-ins at 60 each, over 12 months)
Delivering effective individual care plans, risk assessments, and young person records in partnership with multi-agency teams.
Safeguarding children and maintaining a positive, caring environment where physical and emotional needs are fully met.
Supporting children to make progress, achieve positive outcomes, and develop essential life skills towards independence.
Seeking out and acting upon children's views and wishes wherever appropriate.
Undertaking key worker responsibilities and maintaining high-quality daily records under the supervision of team leaders and managers.
Performing sleep-in duties on a rota basis and demonstrating working flexibility to suit the needs of the service (including evenings, weekends, and holiday periods).
Transporting young people to education, scheduled activities, and external appointments.
Assisting with the day-to-day running of the home, including meal preparation, maintaining clean living spaces, managing household budgets, and assisting with rota cover.
Providing direction, advice, and formal 1-to-1 supervision to support workers.
Managing risk and understanding trauma and adverse childhood experiences to respond effectively to challenging behaviours.
Licence: Must possess a full UK driving licence.
Experience: Minimum of 12 months working in a residential children's home or similar setting.
Qualifications: Good standard of applied literacy and numeracy, with a commitment to achieve or hold an NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent).
Vetting: Must be willing to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide at least two satisfactory professional references.
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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Residential Support Worker
Pay rate: From £16.25 an hour, weekly pay
Reference: CSW/Bebington/3
Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people s lives? We d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Childrens Residential Support Worker in Bebington!
We re committed to helping every person we support feel safe and happy, enabling them to live the best life possible. Offering intensive levels of support and care to help the young people we care for develop social and life skills in a carefully considered environment.
As a Childrens Residential Support Worker, we can offer you:
As a Childrens Residential Support Worker you must:
Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.
If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be a Childrens Residential Support Worker in Bebington with Jane Lewis today!
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Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life Apply today to join our team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day.
We re seeking compassionate, resilient Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide steady, nurturing care to the young people we support, even when things feel tough.
The children and young people who live with us have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm confident presence, but alongside these challenges are the breakthroughs, the small steps forward, the moments of trust, the laughter and achievements that remind you why this work matters.
You will play an essential role in helping young people feel safe, valued, and supported to grow. This means building genuine relationships, being consistent and reliable, and using therapeutic approaches such as Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and PACE to help young people make sense of their world.
At Keyline Care, you re more than just a staff member, you ll be a role model, a trusted adult, and a vital part of a young person s journey towards independence, wellbeing, and their full potential.
Location: Mansfield
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week) and Part-Time / Bank opportunities available
Salary: £30,500 £32,500
Shift Pattern: The role operates on a 1-on, 2-off shift pattern. Two contracted sleep-ins per month are included within the standard salary. Any additional sleep-ins worked will be paid at a rate of £60 per sleep-in.
What We Offer:
What We re Looking For:
Requirements:
What You ll Be Doing:
We recognise that this role takes a lot, both emotionally and practically, which is why we invest in our team. You will be part of a team where care is not just provided, but lived, where every decision is centred around the wellbeing and potential of the young person.
About Us
When you join Keyline Care, you become part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in young people s lives. We value your expertise, invest in your growth, and celebrate your achievements, because when our team thrives, so do the young people we care for.
Keyline Care is a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record in empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, we are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children s residential care.
Safeguarding Statement
Keyline Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals we support. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
Why wait Apply now to make a difference every day!
We are recruiting dedicated and resilient Waking Night Children's Residential Support Workers to join a specialist 2-bed Children's Residential Home in Crewe, supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD).
We are looking to recruit 5 Waking Night Support Workers to provide consistent, high-quality care and safeguarding throughout the night.
About the Service
This is a specialist 2-bed EBD/LD Children's Home, currently supporting a 14-year-old girl with:
The young person can present with highly challenging behaviours and periods of significant emotional distress, including risks to her own safety. Night support is essential in maintaining a safe, therapeutic and nurturing environment.
Each waking night shift is staffed by 2 Waking Night Support Workers, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective support.
The Role
As a Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker, you will:
What We're Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
What We Offer
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ACORN GROUP
Innovation in Children's Services
Residential Support Worker Children's Home
Location: Herne Bay Area
Salary: £31,720 per annum (including 1 2 sleep shifts per week)
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential? Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day presents an opportunity to positively impact a young person's life?
Acorn Homes is seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our Children's Home
Whether you are already working within Children's Residential Care, supported accommodation, education, youth work or looking to transfer your skills from another caring profession, we would love to hear from you.
This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and young people by providing high-quality care, support and guidance within a safe, nurturing and structured environment.
If you are resilient, caring and committed to helping young people succeed, Acorn Homes can offer you a rewarding career with excellent training, support and progression opportunities.
What We Offer
• Salary of £31,720 per annum
• Salary includes 1 2 sleep shifts per week
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• £250 gift card upon successful completion of NVQ Level 3 (£100 for relevant qualifications)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Staff loyalty scheme including additional annual leave and monetary rewards
• Refer-a-friend scheme paying up to £2,000
• Birthday gift worth £40 each year
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Discretionary Travel Cost Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high standards of care, support and protection to children and young people in accordance with their individual care plans.
• Promote positive outcomes and support young people to achieve their full potential.
• Encourage independence, self-esteem and the development of essential life skills.
• Support children and young people to engage in education, training, employment and recreational activities.
• Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Promote the emotional, physical, psychological and social wellbeing of young people.
• Manage challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent and therapeutic manner.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times and report any concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and daily logs in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, training and supervision sessions.
• Work effectively with colleagues, families and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
• Support the home in meeting Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Undertake domestic and practical duties within the home to help maintain a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.
Essential Requirements
• Hold or be willing to achieve a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Children and Young People.
• Be prepared to work early, late and night shifts (including sleepovers) on a rota basis.
• Be over the age of 21 (Employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010).
Desirable Requirements
• Two years' experience working in a Children's Home.
• Full UK driving licence.
About Acorn Homes
You will be joining a family-owned company whose owner is a patron of the NSPCC. Acorn has an enviable reputation with local authorities for delivering positive outcomes for young people and demonstrating resilience.
Acorn currently operates eight registered homes, with further growth planned as the organisation continues to expand steadily, creating excellent opportunities for career progression and development.
You will become a valued member of the team within the home, receiving full support from an active and engaged Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, Head Office and Senior Management Team.
As part of our commitment to achieving the highest standards of care, Acorn Homes also benefits from the expertise of two senior leaders who are former Ofsted Senior Inspectors. Their knowledge and guidance help ensure our homes maintain exceptional standards of care, safeguarding, compliance and outcomes for children and young people.
This provides staff with a unique opportunity to learn from some of the sector's most experienced professionals whilst developing their own skills and careers within children's residential care.
Safeguarding Commitment
Acorn Group are committed to ensuring the safety of our young people is upheld at all times, therefore all positions require an enhanced disclosure and satisfactory references. As an employee of Acorn Group, it will be expected that you demonstrate the same commitment, by following our policies and procedures, as well as attending all mandatory training.
Please note that, as part of our safer recruitment process, we may carry out online searches of publicly available information relating to shortlisted candidates. These checks will be limited to information relevant to assessing suitability for the role and our safeguarding responsibilities.
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