Childrens Residential Support Worker

Randstad Care AS; Crediton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pay uplifts on probation

Referral bonus £300

NVQ Level 3 funded

Stable rota

Job summary

Randstad Care is recruiting a Children’s Residential Support Worker for our Crediton team. You will work with children and young people experiencing emotional and social difficulties, supporting education, life skills and daily routines within a nurturing residential setting.

The role requires empathy, resilience and a commitment to complete your NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare; a full UK driving licence is preferred to support local activities and group outings.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare is desirable or a commitment to NVQ Level 3 Diploma.
• Calm, empathetic and structured approach to managing behaviours.
• Full UK driving licence preferred for local activities.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic trust with children using trauma-informed techniques.
• Support daily growth through education, life skills and daily routines.
• Maintain a safe environment and complete detailed daily logs.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Empathetic demeanor

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Location: Crediton

Pay: £13.50 to £14.10 per hour (£28,080 to £29,328 per annum)

Job Type: Permanent (Full Time Rota)

The Perks

• Competitive Permanent Salary: Earn up to £14.10 per hour (£29,328 per annum) based on experience and qualifications
• Career Progression Pay: Automatic pay uplifts upon completion of probation and service milestones
• Generous Referral Bonus: Receive £300 for every qualified carer you introduce to our team
• Fully Funded Qualifications: Complete your NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare at zero cost to you
• Stable Rota Pattern: Predictable full time hours in a nurturing residential setting

When a young person faces severe distress or placement breakdown, they require more than basic supervision. They need a steady, compassionate anchor who can bring safety, routine, and genuine emotional warmth back into their daily lives.

Central and Southern Homes is recruiting dedicated Support Workers to join our residential team in Crediton. You will be working directly with children and young people experiencing emotional and social difficulties, helping them build life skills, pursue education, and achieve positive personal outcomes.

This opening is an ideal match for individuals who have worked as a Youth Worker, Support Worker, Therapeutic Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Youth Mentor, or Key Worker.

How you will make a difference

• Build Authentic Trust: Create safe, positive connections with children using trauma informed techniques.
• Support Daily Growth: Assist young people with education, life skills, community outings, and daily living routines.
• Maintain Safe Environment: Manage challenging behaviours with composure and complete detailed daily logs.

What you will bring

• Care Commitment: Previous experience in residential childcare is desirable, or a strong commitment to complete your NVQ Level 3 Diploma.
• Resilient Mindset: A calm, empathetic, and structured approach to managing complex behaviours.
• Licensing: A full UK driving licence is strongly preferred to support young people on local activities.

Introduce a Care Peer

Do you know a passionate residential support worker looking for a permanent home in social care? Recommend them to our recruitment team today. Once they complete their initial employment milestones, we will send you a £300 Love2Shop voucher as a thank you.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.