Flexible Agency Residential Care Worker — Make a Real Difference

SCR; Hastings; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

SCR is seeking experienced Residential Support Workers for flexible agency shifts across residential settings in the UK. You will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, ensuring they feel safe, supported and valued.

Ideal candidates are calm, emotionally resilient and confident in supporting individuals with challenging behaviours and additional needs. You will work across homes with varying needs, maintaining professional boundaries and following care plans.

Qualifications

• To be 21 years of age or over
• At least 6 months' experience working with children or young people in a residential setting
• A clean UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work long days, weekends and sleep-in shifts when required
• A genuine commitment to working with vulnerable children and young people

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care and support to vulnerable children and young people
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Supporting daily routines and individual needs
• Engaging children in activities, hobbies and interests
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Managing and responding to challenging behaviours
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments
• Maintaining professional boundaries and providing consistent support

Skills

Calm under pressure

Emotional resilience

Autism awareness

Reliability

Adaptability

Compassionate care

Job description

SCR is seeking experienced Residential Support Workers for flexible agency shifts across residential settings in the UK. You will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, ensuring they feel safe, supported and valued.

Ideal candidates are calm, emotionally resilient and confident in supporting individuals with challenging behaviours and additional needs. You will work across homes with varying needs, maintaining professional boundaries and following care plans.