Childrens Residential Support Worker Long Day Shifts (Temp to Perm) We are recruiting a Childrens Residential Support Worker for a temp to perm opportunity within childrens residential homes in Burton upon Trent, supporting vulnerable children and young people in both Learning Disability (LD) and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) settings.
Role Overview As a Childrens Residential Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, child-centred care in a residential setting. Experience in childrens residential care is desirable, however candidates with relevant transferable experience will also be considered. Full training is provided, with clear progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities Childrens Residential Support Worker Provide safe, nurturing care as a Childrens Residential Support Worker
Support children and young people within LD and EBD residential homes
Assist with personal care, daily routines, and household tasks
Promote independence, structure, and positive behaviour
Implement care plans and behaviour support strategies
Maintain accurate records and incident reports
Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies
Shift Patterns Long day shifts with sleep-ins
2 on / 4 off rota pattern
Sleep-in duties included as part of the rota
Temp to perm opportunity
Requirements Experience working with children in a residential home is desirable
Transferable experience (education, SEN, youth work, care, support work) considered
Experience supporting LD and/or EBD advantageous
Ability to work long day shifts with sleep-ins on a 2 on / 4 off rota
Child and Adult Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred, not essential
Full UK driving licence preferred
Childrens Residential Support Worker long day shifts, temp to perm
Competitive hourly rates
Full training provided
Opportunity to enrol on the Childrens Residential Level 3 qualification
Progression opportunities for ambitious candidates
Birthday annual leave plus a birthday gift voucher
Overtime paid at time and a half
Additional annual leave 1 extra day per year of service (capped at 10 years)
£500 salary bonus after successfully passing probation
£500 annual salary bonus
Supportive team and management structure
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