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Job Posted: 9 hours ago

Salary: £ 13 - 13.5 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tuxford, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Description:

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Tuxford, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £13 per hour + £70 per sleep
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Rota: 2‑week rolling rota
Setting: Residential Children’s Home (EBD)

About the Provider

Our client is a small, family‑owned residential care provider based in Nottinghamshire, operating nine children’s homes. Recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the organisation is known for delivering a nurturing, therapeutic, and child‑focused environment for children aged 5–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

The Role

We are seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join a committed and supportive team within an established home in Tuxford, supporting up to four children.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a real difference, providing consistent therapeutic care, and acting as a positive role model for young people with complex emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality, therapeutic care to children aged 8–14

Support young people with emotional regulation, routines, education, and personal development

Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people

Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and stability within the home

Work collaboratively within a supportive, child‑centred team

Maintain accurate daily records, contribute to care planning, and follow safeguarding procedures

Essential Skills & Experience

  * Full UK driving licence (essential)

  * Experience supporting children with EBD and/or within a trauma‑informed care framework (desirable)

  * Strong communication and literacy skills

  * Willingness to work towards a Level 3 QCF in Residential Childcare

  * Applicants must be 21 years or over

Training & Development

The provider is committed to investing in staff and offers:

A comprehensive 2‑week induction programme

Ongoing support to complete the Level 3 QCF in Residential Childcare

Regular 1:1 supervision and reflective practice

Group sessions with the home’s therapist

Continuous in‑house training and professional development

Access to Peninsula’s Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, therapy, and legal advice

Benefits

  * Competitive hourly pay

  * 28 days annual leave

  * NEST pension scheme

  * SAGE employee benefits, including store discounts and online GP access

  * Free meals while on duty

  * Free on‑site parking

  * Referral bonuses

Working Pattern

2‑Week Rolling Rota

Week 1:

2 shifts:

8:00am – 11:00pm + sleep (11:00pm – 7:00am)

7:00am – 11:00pm + sleep

Week 2:

3 shifts:

8:00am – 11:00pm + sleep (11:00pm – 7:00am)

7/8:00am – 11:00pm + sleep

One additional 7/8:00am – 11:00pm + sleep (connected or separate from the other shifts)

Additional Information

Appointment subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references

Safer recruitment practices apply, including robust vetting and adherence to a strict code of conduct

About Net Temps Limited
Net Temps Limited supplies temporary, freelance, and permanent labour across social care, construction, precast, and manufacturing sectors throughout the UK. With over 25 years of trading experience and a combined 160+ years of recruitment expertise, we specialise in matching candidates with roles that meet their professional ambitions.

Net Temps Limited is an equal opportunities employer, recruiting in accordance with the Equality Act and welcoming applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, or civil partnership

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