Residential Children’s Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Stafford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£32,000 / year
CATEGORY
Social Care
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Person-centred approach Safeguarding Emotional and behavioural support Daily living support Community integration Liaising with families and professionals Professional development commitment Flexible cover

FULL DESCRIPTION

Residential Children’s Support Worker

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children’s Support Worker based in Stafford. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 39 hours per week plus sleep ins. Our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £32,000 (Inclusive of sleep ins)

Responsibilities

  • Provide support using a person centred approach.
  • Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
  • Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
  • Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
  • Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
  • Continuous commitment to professional development.
  • To be willing to cover other homes when required.
  • Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Benefits

  • Condensed working week
  • Brilliant internal progression opportunities
  • Opportunity to complete a level 5 qualification
  • Free meals on shift

Job Features

Job Category: Children's Residential

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