WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 3+ months’ experience in a similar role (e.g., children’s residential care, youth work, or support settings).
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and the needs of vulnerable young people.
• Resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and a teamwork mindset.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Enhanced DBS check (or registered on the Update Service).
• Local applicants only (unable to sponsor visas).

CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER – FLEXIBLE ROLES AVAILABLE! JOIN A TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

DegreeSix Recruitment are a specialist agency working with Residential Children’s Services (Aged 5-18) and Supported Living (18-25), supporting those that have suffered childhood trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties, mental health, learning disabilities and autism.
Are you looking for a flexible role where you can you pick up flexible work with some of the best children’s providers?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day-to-day care and emotional support, fostering a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assist with personal care, meals, bedtime routines, and recreational/educational activities.
• Support young people with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioural difficulties (EBD), and mental health challenges.
• Build trusting relationships while offering independent supervision and guidance.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to deliver individualised care plans.
• Maintain accurate records and report incidents in line with safeguarding policies.