Residential Children's Support Worker

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare agency is seeking a Residential Children’s Support Worker in Northampton to provide care for children with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include supporting their daily lives, promoting independence, and managing challenging situations. Ideal candidates have experience with children or young people and may be pursuing a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The role offers both full-time and part-time positions with opportunities for development and making a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Supportive management

Career progression opportunities

Sleep-in and overtime enhancements

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally with learning disabilities or in a residential setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a team.
• Confidence in managing challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning disabilities in daily life.
• Promote independence through structured activities.
• Build trusting relationships based on empathy and respect.
• Help manage challenging behaviours in a calm way.
• Support with personal care and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate records and support care plans.
• Work with families and professionals for consistent care.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Children’s Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Location: Northampton and surrounding areas

Salary: starting from £14.25 per hour

Hours: Full-time and part-time work available (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts)

About Completely Care

At Completely Care, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they can grow, heal, and thrive. We specialise in providing care for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex emotional or behavioural needs. Our goal is to empower each child to achieve their full potential through compassion, structure, and consistency.

The Role

As a Residential Children’s Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in the daily lives of the children and young people we support. You’ll provide care, encouragement, and guidance, helping them to build confidence, develop life skills, and create positive routines in a safe home environment.

Your responsibilities will include

• Supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and additional needs in all aspects of daily life
• Promoting independence and social skills through structured activities and routines
• Building positive, trusting relationships based on empathy and respect
• Helping to manage challenging behaviours in a calm, therapeutic way
• Supporting with personal care, education, and recreational activities
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to individual care plans
• Working closely with colleagues, families, and professionals to provide consistent, high-quality care

About You

You’re compassionate, patient, and resilient, with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. You understand that every child’s journey is unique, and you’re committed to supporting them with empathy and consistency.

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally with learning disabilities or in a residential setting
• Holds or is willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Can communicate effectively and work well within a team
• Is confident managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Holds a full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)

What We Offer

• Full induction, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Supportive management and a positive team culture
• Career progression opportunities across Completely Care services
• Sleep-in and overtime enhancements (if applicable)
• The opportunity to make a lasting, meaningful impact in a young person’s life

To Apply

Please send your CV and click apply.