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Child Residential Support Worker

Job Posted: 18 hours ago

Salary: £ 12.25 - 13 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Braintree, Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Social Care Recruitment are currently looking for Children's Residential Support Workers to join our team!

About the Role

We’re looking for caring, reliable and passionate Children’s Support Workers to join our dedicated team. You’ll be supporting young people aged 6–25 in residential and Supported Living settings, helping them grow, thrive and build positive futures.

Every day is different – one day you might be helping with daily routines, another you’ll be out engaging in fun activities, building trust and confidence with young people who need your support the most.

Your Key Responsibilities

  * Maintain a safe, clean and nurturing residential environment.

  * Follow safeguarding and care standards at all times.

  * Provide personal, emotional and practical support to young people.

  * Encourage independence and positive routines.

  * Engage in community and home-based activities.

  * Work with young people displaying challenging behaviour and complex needs.

  * Build trusting, supportive relationships that make a real difference.

  * Collaborate with your team to promote the wellbeing and development of each young person.

  * Understand and uphold Ofsted Children’s Home Regulations.

What We’re Looking For

  * Minimum 6 months’ UK social care experience (Essential)

  * Full UK driving licence (Essential)

  * Enhanced DBS on the update service (Preferred)

  * A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential.

  * Resilience, empathy and a positive attitude.

What We Offer

  * Flexible shifts that work around your lifestyle – long days, sleeps, waking nights

  * Great earning potential – up to £200+ per shift

  * Weekly pay – every Friday!

  * Free, high-quality online training and development opportunities

  * Ongoing support from our friendly recruitment team

About Us

Social Care Recruitment is a specialist agency supporting Residential Children’s Services (ages 6–18) and Supported Living (ages 18–25). We work with trusted providers who care for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, childhood trauma, learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

If you’re compassionate, hardworking, and want a flexible role where you can truly make an impact — we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and start your journey with Social Care Recruitment

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