Children's Residential Support Worker

RJS Resourcing Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable residential care provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking passionate Residential Care Workers and Team Leaders to support children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive salaries ranging from £31,654 to £36,358, with additional bonuses and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have experience in children's care and a commitment to child-centred practices. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact.

Benefits

Sleep‑ins paid during annual leave (£55 per sleep)

Overtime paid at time‑and‑a‑quarter

Christmas bonuses

Ofsted performance bonuses

Opportunities for progression

Support with qualifications and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed care and support.
• Strong commitment to child-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent daily support and care to children.
• Lead shifts and guide staff practice as a Team Leader.
• Ensure safeguarding and documentation standards are maintained.

Skills

Experience within children’s residential care (EBD preferred)

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Resilience and compassion

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare (or working toward)

Job description

Residential Care Workers & Team Leaders - Children's EBD Services

Stoke-on-Trent & Newcastle-under-Lyme
£31,654 - £36,358 (including sleeps) + Enhancements & Bonuses
Full‑Time, Permanent

We are supporting a well‑established provider as they expand both new and existing Children’s EBD services across Stoke-on‑Trent and Newcastle‑under‑Lyme. They are now looking to appoint multiple Residential Care Workers and Team Leaders to join their small, stable and therapeutic homes.
Whether you are newly qualified, progressing through your Level 3, or an experienced Senior/Team Leader, there are opportunities available at several sites, offering long‑term development and a positive working culture.

The Roles

You will be supporting children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties small, nurturing residential settings.

Key duties

• Providing consistent, trauma‑informed care and daily support
• Promoting independence, emotional wellbeing and positive routines
• Supporting children with education, activities and community engagement
• Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and incident reporting
• Working as part of a stable, supportive staff team
• Participating in rotas including sleep‑ins (paid and included in salary)

Team Leader roles additionally include

• Leading shifts and guiding staff practice
• Ensuring documentation, safeguarding and reporting standards are maintained
• Supporting the management team with development of the home

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within children’s residential care (EBD preferred)
• Level 3 Residential Childcare (or working toward) for senior roles
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to child‑centred care
• Resilience, compassion and the ability to build positive relationships
• A stable, reliable and professional approach to teamwork

Salary & Benefits

Residential Care Workers (unqualified): from £31,654.90
Qualified Level 3+: from £34,302
Team Leaders: from £36,358
(All salaries inclusive of sleep pay and set to increase)

Additional benefits include

• Sleep‑ins paid during annual leave (£55 per sleep)
• Overtime paid at time‑and‑a‑quarter beyond base hours (171 hours)
• Christmas bonuses
• Ofsted performance bonuses
• Opportunities for progression across a growing group
• Support with qualifications and professional development

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a supportive, growing organisation with excellent development opportunities, we would welcome your application.