About the role:
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Stratton Mills Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Childrens Residential Agency Support Worker to join our expanding social care team on a zero hour contract basis.
This Childrens Residential Support Worker role offers flexible agency work across a range of residential homes supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and complex needs.
If you are an experienced Childrens Residential Support Worker or have relevant UK social care experience and are looking for flexible shifts, this opportunity could be ideal for you.
The Role Childrens Residential Agency Support Worker
Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young people
Promote independence, life skills, and positive behaviour
Support children with routines, activities, appointments, and education
Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment
Follow safeguarding procedures and company policies at all times
Complete accurate daily logs, incident reports, and handovers
Work alongside permanent staff and multi-agency professionals
Adapt confidently to different residential homes and teams
Every Childrens Residential Support Worker plays a key role in ensuring children feel safe, supported, and valued.
Essential Requirements
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Minimum 6 months experience within the UK social care sector (mandatory)
Experience can be gained in childrens residential homes, adult residential homes, care homes, supported living services, hospitals, or other regulated social care environments
Enhanced DBS (can be processed through the agency)
Flexibility to work day shifts, night shifts, and sleep-ins
Willingness to travel between services
Desirable
Direct experience working in a childrens residential setting
Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
What We Offer Our Childrens Residential Agency Support Workers
From £14.24 per hour up to £15.00 per hour (including holiday pay)
£40£50 per sleep shift
Mileage and travel allowance
Flexible zero hour contract to suit your availability
Option to work under PAYE or Self-Employed arrangements
Opportunities across Leicestershire and surrounding areas
24/7 on-call support
Ongoing training and development
Temp-to-perm opportunities for long-term career progression
Why Join Stratton Mills Recruitment?
At Stratton Mills Recruitment, we specialise in childrens social care recruitment and understand the vital role a Childrens Residential Agency Support Worker plays in transforming young lives.
We value reliability, empathy, and professionalism, and we support every Childrens Residential Support Worker with consistent communication, flexibility, and access to ongoing work. xsngvjr
If you are ready to take the next step as a Childrens Residential Support Worker, apply today.