Childcare jobs in United Kingdom

Are you passionate about making a real, lasting difference in the lives of young people?

Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to create a positive and nurturing environment?

Do you want to build a truly rewarding career within a leading specialist school?

If you're saying "yes," please share your thoughts with us.

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Dependent on Experience & Qualifications

Start Date: September 2025

Randstad Education is seeking a committed and inspiring Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team for a school in Cambridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent role where you can build a rewarding career while providing essential support and guidance to young people, helping them to build their confidence, skills, and futures. This school provides a nurturing, structured, and high-achieving environment for students with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), and the residential team is vital to this mission.

This is a permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

If you have the skills and attributes to make a difference, please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV or email it to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk and I will get in touch with you shortly!

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care, support, and mentorship to residents.
• Implement robust safeguarding procedures to ensure resident well-being.
• Help develop and execute individual care plans to meet personal goals.
• Plan and lead engaging activities, outings, and daily routines.
• Maintain accurate and confidential resident records and reports.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, families, and external agencies.
• Support residents with their education, appointments, and life skills development.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in residential care, support work, or a related field.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Effective de-escalation skills for challenging situations.
• Proficient IT skills for record-keeping and communication.
• Full UK driving licence (highly desirable).
• First Aid certification (desirable).

Personal Attributes:

• Naturally empathetic, compassionate, and passionate about helping others.
• Highly patient and resilient, especially when faced with challenges.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible with a strong sense of integrity.
• A positive, proactive, and confident "can-do" attitude.
• A strong team player who can also work independently and use initiative.
• Skilled in building trusting and professional relationships.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!