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Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)
Company: North Lakes Children's Services
Full Time/Permanent: Shift pattern- ad-hoc cover
Salary: £13.23 per hour
Location: Headsnook
About North Lakes
North Lakes Children's Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills click apply for full job details
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Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)
Company: North Lakes Children's Services
Full Time/Permanent: Shift pattern- ad-hoc cover
Salary: £13.23 per hour
Location: Carlisle
About North Lakes
North Lakes Children's Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills click apply for full job details
Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children with complex needs? Are you ready to provide essential support and guidance to help children thrive? If so, we have a rewarding opportunity for you.
This is a 4-bed mixed-gender children's home currently supporting three young people aged between 13 and 15 years old (1 girl and 2 boys). The young people are active and enjoy social activities, so we are seeking positive, engaging, and energetic individuals who can build meaningful relationships, encourage participation, and act as positive role models.
The young people may experience challenges relating to missing-from-home incidents, risks associated with criminal exploitation, emotional and mental health needs, and behaviours that can present as reserved or withdrawn. As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in promoting safety, setting clear and consistent boundaries, building trust, and supporting young people to develop resilience, confidence, and independence through a trauma-informed approach.
Role Overview
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in the daily lives of Looked After Children, providing care, support, and guidance. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to create individualised care plans and implement therapeutic interventions. Your patience, empathy, and strong communication skills will help you manage challenging behaviours and support the children's emotional and developmental needs.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Pattern
Shifts run from 07:30am to 10:30pm, followed by a compulsory sleep-in, with the shift ending at 07:30am the following morning.
The rota follows a 3-week rolling pattern:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Qualifications and Experience
What We Offer
Please send your CV to be considered for this exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a child.
Agency Support Worker / Childrens Support Worker
Join Our Amazing Team!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in care the position for Childrens Support Worker could be for you.
Agency Support Worker (Day & Night Shifts)
£15 £17 per hour + enhanced rates
At Heycroft Staffing Solutions, we specialise in providing high-quality temporary staff to children s homes supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). We are currently looking for compassionate and dedicated Agency Support Workers to join our team for day and night shifts.
Why Join Heycroft?
What You ll Be Doing:
Providing care and support to children and young people in residential settings- Learning disabilities and/or EBD
Promoting/developing independence and life skills
Supporting communication and encouraging positive social interactions
Following care plans and supporting children to achieve their goals
Promoting positive activities and creating a safe, nurturing environment
Supporting young people through challenges with empathy and patience
Personal care (not required in all homes)
Maintaining a clean, safe home environment
Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns appropriately
What s In It For You:
Time-and-a-half on bank holidays
Weekly pay
Flexible working choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
Consistent work available, with full-time hours currently on offer
Opportunities available on a self-employed or PAYE basis
What We re Looking For:
Experience working with children (preferable 1 year)- training provided
Experience working with Learning Disabilities (preferable 1 year)- training provided
Willingness to work across a variety of homes and environments
Availability to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week (with opportunity for full-time hours)
Full UK driving licence essential
Willingness to travel up to 1 hour from your home to placements
Important Information:
Enhanced DBS check required
References and criminal self-declaration required
Online checks of publicly available information will be conducted
Heycroft Staffing Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended).
Job Type: Full-time
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Please note we do not offer sponsorships
If youre interested in a role that will make a differnce then a Childrens Support Worker could be the role for you!
Complex Care Support Worker/ Health Care Assistant (HCA) Child (Private Family Employer)
Location: Sutton Coldfield (B74)
Hours: Flexible day shifts available Monday to Sunday (16 to 36 hours per week)
Pay: Competitive dependent on experience
We are recruiting an experienced female Complex Care Support Worker to join our established care team supporting our 12-yer-old daughter at home and school. She is very sociable and enjoys being around people who are positive, fun and engaging. She has an acquired brain injury with profound physical impairment and requires specialist, person-centred support. This role is 2:1 working alongside a Registered Nurse and within a wider multidisciplinary team.
Complex Care Support Worker Key Responsibilities
Complex Care Support Worker Requirements
Benefits
Transition Your Care Skills into Secondary Education
Are you currently working as a Child Residential Support Worker, Children's Home Practitioner, or in Youth Social Care, but looking to step away from 12-hour shifts, weekend rotas, and sleep-ins?
A vibrant Secondary Academy in Blackpool (FY postcode area) is seeking a compassionate, resilient support practitioner to join their pastoral and inclusion team. Your background in residential childcare equips you with the exact emotional intelligence, de-escalation skills, and trauma-informed mindset needed to support vulnerable secondary school students.
Working in children's residential homes gives you an exceptional foundation for secondary school pastoral care:
De-escalation & Crisis Management: You know how to stay calm, set boundaries, and manage emotionally charged situations safely.
Trauma-Informed Practice: You understand how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment issues, and SEMH affect a young person's behaviour and ability to learn.
Rapport Building: You have proven success in earning trust and forming meaningful working relationships with disengaged or vulnerable teenagers.
Safeguarding Expertise: You already possess a sharp awareness of child protection legislation, recording procedures, and duty of care.
Support students aged 11-16 with SEMH, behavioural barriers, or additional pastoral needs within the academy's inclusion unit and mainstream classrooms.
Work 1:1 and in small groups to boost student engagement, emotional resilience, and attendance.
Intervene early to diffuse potential conflicts and guide pupils through calming strategies.
Partner with the SENCo, pastoral leads, designated safeguarding officers, and class teachers to track student progress and wellbeing.
Minimum 6 months' experience in children's residential care, youth work, supported housing, or social care.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Children and Young People's Workforce) is advantageous, but practical experience and attitude matter most.
Training in physical intervention/de-escalation (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA/CPI, Price) is highly beneficial.
Strong communication skills, patience, and a non-judgmental, restorative approach.
Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willing to complete one).
Work-Life Balance: Set daytime hours (8:30 am - 3:30 pm) with all evenings, weekends, and school holidays free.
Competitive Pay: Reliable, weekly pay via PAYE with full holiday accrual.
Professional Growth: Free accredited CPD courses in education-specific SEND strategies, Team-Teach, and classroom practice.
Impact: Direct, visible impact helping local Blackpool teenagers stay in education and achieve their potential.
Make the switch to education and bring your care background to a setting where it matters every single day.
Click 'Apply Now' with your CV or get in touch directly to discuss placements across Blackpool (FY1, FY2, FY3, FY4).
We're not looking for heroes.
Heroes turn up, save the day and leave.
The children who live with us need something much rarer.
They need adults who stay.
Adults who keep showing up, even when trust takes time. Adults who remain calm when emotions run high. Adults who understand that sometimes the most important thing you can offer a child is consistency.
The children who live in our homes have experienced significant challenges in their lives. Some have learning disabilities, autism, or complex emotional needs. Many have learnt through experience that adults don't always stick around.
That's where you come in.
Success in this role doesn't always look the way people imagine.
Sometimes it's helping a child attend school for the first time in weeks.
Sometimes it's teaching a young person how to cook their favourite meal.
Sometimes it's supporting someone through a difficult day safely.
Sometimes it's hearing a child laugh more than they did when they first moved in.
The biggest achievements are rarely dramatic.
They're usually found in hundreds of ordinary moments that, over time, help children feel safer, happier and more confident about their future.
What you'll be doing
As a Residential Therapeutic Care Worker, you'll be part of a child's everyday life.
You'll help create a home where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to achieve their potential.
You'll support with:
Residential Care Worker (Bank)
Children's Residential Home
Location: Broughton, Milton Keynes (MK10)
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour + Sleep-In Payments (where applicable)
Flexible Bank Opportunities Available
Our client is looking for caring, reliable and committed Bank Residential Care Workers to join their dedicated children's residential care team. This flexible role is ideal for care professionals looking to work around existing commitments while making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.
Working on a bank basis, you'll provide high-quality care and support in a warm, safe and nurturing home environment, helping children develop confidence, independence and positive life experiences.
Please note: To be considered for this role, you should either hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or have previous experience working within a children's residential care setting.
The Role
As a Bank Residential Care Worker, you will:
About You
We're looking for candidates who have:
Qualifications
What's On Offer
Apply Today
If you're passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and are looking for flexible work within a supportive residential care setting, we'd love to hear from you.
If you hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or have previous experience working within a children's residential care setting, please apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.
Residential Care Worker Children's Residential Care
Location: Littleover, Derby
Salary: £30,620 per annum + sleep-ins + performance-related pay
Typical package: Up to c. £35,320 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting experienced Residential Care Workers on behalf of an established and growing children's residential care provider in Littleover, Derby.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) who is passionate about supporting children and young people and wants to develop a long-term career within residential childcare.
The organisation operates two established children's residential homes in Littleover, both currently rated Good by Ofsted, and is continuing to grow its team.
About the Role
As a Residential Care Worker, you will work as part of a small, dedicated team providing high-quality, trauma-informed care to children and young people.
You will play an important role in supporting their emotional, physical, educational and independent development, while helping to create a safe, nurturing and positive home environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing, safeguarding and protection of children and young people.
Working in line with individual care, education and risk management plans.
Supporting children and young people with their day-to-day living, education and personal development.
Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a consistent and positive role model.
Supporting the Registered Manager in maintaining the home's Good Ofsted rating and working towards Outstanding.
Helping to ensure the home remains clean, safe, welcoming and well maintained.
Managing challenging behaviour and sensitive situations calmly and appropriately.
Working effectively with colleagues, families, professionals and external stakeholders.
Developing knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and children's residential care standards.
Demonstrating integrity, optimism, resilience, determination and compassion in your work.
About You
You will ideally have previous experience working with children and young people in residential care, social care, education or activity-based settings, particularly where challenging behaviour may be present.
We are looking for people who have:
A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to remain calm and resilient when managing challenging or sensitive situations.
A positive, professional and compassionate approach.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
The ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
A willingness to learn, develop and take responsibility.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
A willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
A Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
Salary & Benefits
£30,620 basic salary per annum
Additional payment for sleep-in shifts
Performance-related pay
£250 Ofsted Good bonus
£500 Ofsted Outstanding bonus
Maximum salary potential of £31,120, plus sleep-ins
Average sleep-in earnings of approximately £4,200 per annum, based on around 5 sleep-ins per calendar month
Typical total package of approximately £35,320 per annum
Full mandatory training
Support towards professional qualifications
Clear opportunities for career progression and development
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation that is committed to supporting its staff, developing talent and building rewarding careers in children's residential care.
You will receive structured training and support, with opportunities to work towards professional qualifications and progress within the organisation.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Residential Care Worker, Children's Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker or similar professional looking for your next opportunity in Littleover, Derby, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Diamond Search Recruitment and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the role in confidence.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Apply today!
Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Care
Location: St Helens, Southport & Wirral (Multi-Site)
Salary: 13.49 - 15.02 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Looking to start or develop your career in residential childcare?
We're recruiting Residential Support Workers to join an established children's care provider, supporting children and young people across residential homes in St Helens, Southport and the Wirral.
This position involves working across different locations, so you'll need to be able to travel reliably to all three areas.
You don't need to already hold a Level 3 qualification. If you have the right attitude, patience and commitment to working with young people, full training and support towards the relevant qualification will be provided.
Salary and Benefits
What You'll Be Doing
As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play an important part in creating a safe, supportive and positive environment for children and young people.
Your responsibilities will include:
What We're Looking For
We're interested in hearing from people who are caring, reliable and genuinely want to make a difference.
You'll need:
Previous experience in residential childcare, support work, youth work, mental health or similar environments would be an advantage, but direct residential childcare experience is not essential.
Interested in Applying?
Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or looking to build a career in children's residential care, we'd be happy to hear from you.
Apply with your CV and we'll contact you to discuss the role and working arrangements in more detail.
1Four1 Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Hours: full time 40 and 48 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
Services
Training
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