Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a passionate Children's Residential Support Worker in Spalding to support young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. This full-time role includes encouraging participation in activities and creating a safe environment, requiring a full driving license. Competitive salary with benefits like free meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Casual dress code

Pension

Discounts

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or with young people is desirable but not essential.
• MUST be a driver to transport young people.
• Over 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility.
• Maintain a friendly environment and handle challenging behaviours appropriately.
• Build relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Listening

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Posted:

27.06.2025

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11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Have you always wanted to work as a Children's Residential Support Worker but never had the chance?
Do you want to enable children and young people who have been taken into care to have the best possible start in life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to make a difference in their lives?
We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker in Spalding, Lincolnshire, supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

You will be committed, passionate, and able to engage, encourage, and mentor the young people, while having fun! Activities include playing computer games, movie nights, and arts and crafts.
Note: Applicants must have a full driver's license and a car due to the nature of the job.

Overview:

• Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
• Salary: £30,062 to £34,488 (sleep allowance included)
• Location: Lincolnshire
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
• Shift Pattern: 1 on 2 off - 07:30-23:00 / Sleep-in / 07:00-23:00
• Benefits: Free meals on shift, activities like fishing and football, casual dress code, pension, discounts, training, career development, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility.
• Maintain a homely, friendly environment.
• Handle challenging behaviours appropriately.
• Protect children from health and welfare risks.
• Support their independence and well-being.
• Ensure a safe environment.
• Keep updated with care plans and communication methods.
• Support poor behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Build relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and professionals.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in social care or with young people is desirable but not essential.
• MUST be a driver to transport young people.
• Over 21 years old.
• Empathetic, good listener, communicative, and helpful.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!