Flexible Residential Support Worker for Youth with Autism

Confidential; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Diverse settings exposure

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, or complex needs, ensuring they feel safe, valued and cared for.

You will work with a dedicated recruitment team, enjoy varying shifts (days, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins) and make a positive difference in young people’s lives while gaining diverse

Qualifications

• Calm, emotionally resilient, and patient with vulnerable children.
• Confident in supporting children with challenging behaviours.
• Clear communication and rapport-building with young people and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to vulnerable children and young people.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with residents.
• Help children with daily routines and individualized needs.
• Engage children in activities, hobbies, and interests.
• Support emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Follow care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Emotional resilience

Patience

Strong communication

Supporting children

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, or complex needs, ensuring they feel safe, valued and cared for.

You will work with a dedicated recruitment team, enjoy varying shifts (days, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins) and make a positive difference in young people’s lives while gaining diverse