Flexible Residential Support Worker for Vulnerable Youth

Confidential; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Variety of residential homes

Recruitment team support

Job summary

Confidential is seeking experienced Residential Support Workers for flexible agency shifts across a range of residential care settings in the UK. You will support vulnerable children and young people who may have experienced trauma, autism, and complex needs, helping them feel safe, supported and valued.

Roles involve day-to-day care, building trust, assisting with daily routines, activities, and personal development, while following care plans and maintaining professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• 6+ months' experience working with children or young people in a residential setting
• A genuine commitment to working with vulnerable children and young people
• Comfortable working with autism and additional needs

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to vulnerable children and young people
• Build positive and trusting relationships
• Support young people with daily routines and individual needs
• Engage children in activities, hobbies and interests
• Support emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviours
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments
• Maintain professional boundaries and provide consistent support

Skills

Calm

Resilience

Reliability

Flexibility

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Confidential is seeking experienced Residential Support Workers for flexible agency shifts across a range of residential care settings in the UK. You will support vulnerable children and young people who may have experienced trauma, autism, and complex needs, helping them feel safe, supported and valued.

Roles involve day-to-day care, building trust, assisting with daily routines, activities, and personal development, while following care plans and maintaining professional boundaries.