Childrens Residential Support Worker

Heycroft Staffing Solutions Ltd; Tetford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Heycroft Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking compassionate Agency Support Workers to care for children and young people in residential settings, including those with learning disabilities or EBD. Roles cover day and night shifts, with enhanced rates on bank holidays.

You will promote independence, follow care plans, and help develop life skills while maintaining safety and high-quality records. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within placements are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children (1 year preferable) with training provided.
• Experience working with learning disabilities (1 year preferable) with training provided.
• Willingness to work across a variety of homes and environments.
• Availability to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week (with opportunity for full-time hours).
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children and young people in residential settings (learning disabilities and/or EBD).
• Promote independence and life skills development.
• Support communication and encourage positive social interactions.
• Follow care plans and assist children to achieve their goals.
• Promote positive activities and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
• Support young people through challenges with empathy and patience.
• Personal care where required and maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns appropriately.

Skills

Experience with children

Experience with learning disabilities

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Availability of 24 hours per week

Job description

Join Our Amazing Team!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in care?

Agency Support Worker (Day & Night Shifts)

£15-£17 per hour + enhanced rates

At Heycroft Staffing Solutions, we specialise in providing high-quality temporary staff to children's homes supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). We are currently looking for compassionate and dedicated Agency Support Workers to join our team for day and night shifts.

Why Join Heycroft?

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing care and support to children and young people in residential settings- Learning disabilities and/or EBD
• Promoting/developing independence and life skills
• Supporting communication and encouraging positive social interactions
• Following care plans and supporting children to achieve their goals
• Promoting positive activities and creating a safe, nurturing environment
• Supporting young people through challenges with empathy and patience
• Personal care (not required in all homes)
• Maintaining a clean, safe home environment
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns appropriately

What's In It For You:

• Time-and-a-half on bank holidays
• Weekly pay
• Flexible working - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
• Consistent work available, with full-time hours currently on offer
• Opportunities available on a self-employed or PAYE basis

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children (preferable 1 year)- training provided
• Experience working with Learning Disabilities (preferable 1 year)- training provided
• Willingness to work across a variety of homes and environments
• Availability to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week (with opportunity for full-time hours)
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Willingness to travel up to 1 hour from your home to placements

Important Information:

• Enhanced DBS check required
• References and criminal self-declaration required
• Online checks of publicly available information will be conducted

Heycroft Staffing Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended).

Job Type: Full-time

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Please note we do not offer sponsorships