What's involved with this role: Job Title: Residential Worker - Childrens Reference: 000A 17B9 / 1 Salary: £16.10 per hour PAYE Hours: 37.5 - including potential weekend and evening shifts Role length: 3 months Clearance: EDBS Job type: On-site Location: Wakefield Contract Type: Temporary The role: As a Residential Worker, you will support children and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or complex needs in a care home setting. You’ll help them achieve positive outcomes through emotional, physical and developmental support in line with their individual care plans. Key Responsibilities: Provide high standards of care in line with regulatory and organisational guidelines Support children in daily routines and activities, both in the home and community Promote their independence, wellbeing and personal development Administer medication and handle personal care where required Maintain accurate records, contribute to care plans and risk assessments Promote positive behaviour and respond to challenging situations with therapeutic approaches Work flexibly including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins as per rota Liaise with families, professionals, and colleagues to ensure cohesive care What the client is looking for: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years) Experience working with children or young people with disabilities or complex needs Good understanding of safeguarding and child development Strong team player with excellent communication skills Ability to build trusted relationships with children and families Flexible, resilient, and able to work under pressure Basic use of MS Office Systems Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Familiarity with trauma-informed care, autism, or behavioural support frameworks How to Apply: Submit your CV and cover letter If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted. Thank you for your interest. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI MT Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.