Residential Children's Support Worker
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands, England
£28800 - £37800 per annum
Expiry date:07 Dec 2026
Start date:08 Sep 2026
Children’s Homes
EBD
Learning Disabilities
Residential Children's Worker - Up to £37,800 - Based in Stoke-on-Trent - Full Time - 2:4 shift system with sleep-ins
About the Company
I’m delighted to be supporting this fantastic and Well Established Children’s Home, who are a well-respected and independent social care organisation, in their search for a passionate Residential Children's Worker. This Children’s Home have been established since 2006 and are recognised for the exceptional care they provide to children and young people across their residential and supported living services. Their commitment to quality is reflected in the fact that 50% of their Residential Homes are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
Residential Children's Worker Role
Essential:
Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on 020 3800 1852 . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
About the Company
I’m delighted to be supporting this fantastic and Well Established Children’s Home, who are a well-respected and independent social care organisation, in their search for a passionate Residential Children's Worker. This Children’s Home have been established since 2006 and are recognised for the exceptional care they provide to children and young people across their residential and supported living services. Their commitment to quality is reflected in the fact that 50% of their Residential Homes are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
Residential Children's Worker Role
- Build positive, respectful relationships with children and young people.
- Support care plans, development goals, and emotional well-being.
- Promote safeguarding, routines, and behavioural boundaries.
- Engage young people in education, recreation, and daily life skills.
- Act as a key worker and lead shifts where appropriate.
- Maintain records and liaise with families and external professionals.
- Salary Subject to Experience/Qualifications - overtime available
Essential:
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
- Resilience, adaptability, and calmness under pressure.
- Inclusive, rights-based approach to care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Competent in Microsoft Office (or willing to learn).
- Positive role model with integrity and professionalism.
- Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and sleep-ins.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Commitment to ongoing development.
- Experience working with children or vulnerable people.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Knowledge of child development, trauma, and safeguarding.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks
- Ability to maintain and develop positive relationships with children, professionals and colleagues
- Ability to act as a positive role model demonstrating honesty and integrity
- Ability to work shifts including weekend and sleep ins
- Commitment to complete a Level 3 in Residential Childcare
- Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
- Working Under Pressure
- Building Relationships
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Empathy
- Paperwork and Record Keeping
- Vacation, Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Gym membership or wellness programs
- Casual dress
- Referral bonus
- Competitive salary
- Free meals during shifts
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Perks Card
- Wellbeing Scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Culture of recognition
- On the job learning
- Progression opportunities
- Bereavement leave
- Long service awards
- Service recognition increases to annual leave
- Staff celebration events
- Company employee App
Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on 020 3800 1852 . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
