Children's Residential Support Worker

Newcross Healthcare Solutions; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking compassionate Children's Residential Support Workers to provide stability and mentorship to children in a residential care setting. Candidates should have experience working with children and possess a kind, resilient attitude. This role offers part-time and full-time hours, with flexible shifts and benefits like same-day pay, free training, and discounts.

Benefits

Same-day pay

Flexible working hours

Free training

Referral bonus

Welcome gift

Discounts & perks

Qualifications

• 6+ months of full-time care experience in the last 3 years.
• At least 3 months' experience working with children or young people in the last 3 years.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• A kind, resilient, and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships based on trust and respect.
• Encourage independence and daily routines.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Be a steady, caring presence.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Emotional regulation support

Behaviour management

Building positive relationships

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker - Bridgwater

Pay: £14.58-£17.50 per hour (including holiday pay)

Flexible shifts | part-time and full-time hours

Be the reason a child feels safe, supported, and heard.

At Newcross Healthcare, we're on a mission to help children and young people thrive. We're looking for compassionate Residential Support Workers to provide stability, care, and encouragement to those who need it most.

If you've got experience working with children or young people and want to make a real difference - we want to hear from you!

What's in it for you

• Same‑day pay: Get 50% of your earnings instantly
• Flexible working: Regular shifts with choice of days/nights/weekends
• Free training: 400+ CPD‑accredited courses via FuturU
• Referral bonus: Up to £500 for each friend you refer
• Welcome gift: Free uniform and gift box when you join
• Discounts & perks: Save on groceries, tech, travel and more

Your role

You’ll work in a residential care setting, supporting children with day‑to‑day life, emotional well‑being, and general mentorship and support. You’ll:

• Build positive relationships based on trust and respect
• Encourage independence and daily routines
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Be a steady, caring presence - someone they can count on

What we're looking for

• 6+ months of full‑time care experience (in the last 3 years)
• At least 3 months' experience working with children or young people (in last 3 years)
• Right to work in the UK
• A kind, resilient, and team‑focused attitude

Why Newcross?

For nearly 30 years, we've supported care professionals to deliver outstanding support with compassion. You'll get the tools, support, and recognition you deserve - because great care is never delivered alone.

Apply now - and start making a real difference.

Your next shift could be the one that changes a young life forever.

Newcross Healthcare offers permanent employment in temporary locations with both full‑time and part‑time hours available, subject to availability.