Residential Support Worker

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking flexible and experienced Residential Support Staff to provide essential agency cover across multiple children’s homes in London. You will deliver high-quality, nurturing care to vulnerable children and young people on an “as and when” basis, supporting their emotional and physical well-being.

Role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience in residential settings and an Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of proven experience in children's residential homes.
• Experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties.
• Experience managing complex situations and responding to crisis appropriately.
• Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic living environment for children and young people in residential care.
• Assist with daily routines, including meal preparation, personal hygiene, and educational or recreational activities.
• Follow and implement individual care plans and risk assessments accurately.
• Manage challenging behaviours calmly and effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, incident reports, and comprehensive handover notes.
• Strictly adhere to safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of the children at all times.

Skills

Residential care

Crisis management

Documentation

Education

Enhanced DBS (Children's Barred List)

Job description

Job Description

3 months Contract with a local authority

Umbrella Rate: £29.75 per hour umbrella

Summary

• We are seeking flexible and experienced Residential Support Staff to provide essential agency cover across multiple children's homes. You will deliver high-quality, nurturing care to vulnerable children and young people on an "as and when" basis, supporting their emotional and physical well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic living environment for children and young people in residential care.
• Assist with daily routines, including meal preparation, personal hygiene, and facilitating educational or recreational activities.
• Follow and implement individual care plans and risk assessments accurately.
• Manage challenging behaviours calmly and effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, incident reports, and comprehensive handover notes.
• Strictly adhere to all safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of the children at all times.

Experience

• A minimum of 2-3 years of proven experience working in children's residential homes.
• Experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties.
• Experience managing complex situations and responding to crisis appropriately.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check.

Additional Information

• Working hours: Variable / Ad-hoc shift work (Hours will vary each week. This is an "as and when" role covering short-notice agency shifts, rather than full-time hours).
• Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check required.
• This is an on-site role based in London.
• We work on a biweekly payment schedule.

Requirements
Residential Support Staff to work across children's homes across Barnet.