Residential Children’s Support Worker – Therapeutic Children’s Home
Arnold, NG5
Full-Time | Shifts Including Sleep-Ins | 24/7 Care Setting
Competitive Salary | PAYE
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a therapeutic residential children’s home in Arnold, supporting young people who may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, or emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where young people are supported to rebuild confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes.
We are seeking a dedicated Residential Children’s Support Worker to join the team and provide consistent care, guidance, and emotional support. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in residential childcare, youth work, support work, or care settings, who are passionate about making a genuine difference in young people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day care and support for children and young people in a residential setting
Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent role model
Support young people with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and personal development
Assist with daily routines, including meals, activities, education support, and appointments
Promote independence, life skills, and confidence
Plan and take part in recreational and community activities
Maintain accurate care records and reports
Work collaboratively with social workers, education providers, and other professionals
Ensure the safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing of all young people at all times
Requirements
Experience working with children or young people in residential care, youth work, education, or support settings
Understanding of challenging behaviour and de-escalation strategies
Knowledge of trauma-informed care (desirable)
Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
A commitment to helping young people achieve positive outcomes
Level 3 in Residential Childcare (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
Competitive PAYE pay (no umbrella or hidden deductions)
Ongoing support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant
Access to CPD and training via My-Progression
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
£100 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)
24/7 support from our experienced team
Opportunity to grow and develop within residential childcare
This role is ideal for candidates with experience as a Residential Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Behaviour Mentor, or Children’s Support Worker.
If you’re passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and helping them build brighter futures, apply today to become a Residential Children’s Support Worker in Arnold
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services