Childrens Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Children's Residential Support Worker in Leeds to provide care and emotional support to young people facing mental health challenges. Responsibilities include managing behaviours, supporting educational access, and collaborating with families. Ideal candidates will have experience in care or youth work, a calm approach under pressure, and a desire to positively impact young lives. Flexibility for shift work, including evenings and sleep-ins, is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health needs is essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Must demonstrate calmness under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support young people's emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Help access education and community services.
• Manage challenging behaviours professionally.
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families.

Skills

Experience working with young people who have mental health needs

Empathy under pressure

Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care

Ability to encourage positive routines

Education

Relevant qualification in care, youth work, or mental health

Job description

We are looking for a caring and resilient Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team in Leeds. You will be working with young people aged up to 17 who have a range of mental health needs and may have experienced trauma or challenging life circumstances.

In this role, you will provide day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance to help each young person feel safe, valued, and supported. You will encourage positive routines, build trust, and help them develop life skills and confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health
• Helping them access education, activities, and community services
• Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional way
• Keeping accurate records and following safeguarding procedures
• Working closely with colleagues, families, and other professionals

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with young people who have mental health needs
• Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond with empathy
• Flexible approach to working shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• A relevant qualification in care, youth work, or mental health is desirable but not essential if you have strong experience

If you have the experience, patience, and commitment to make a difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.