Children's Support Worker

Posted 18 May 2025
Salary £25000 - £26900 per annum + plus sleep in allowance
LocationShrewsbury
Job type Full time
Discipline Children's Residential
ReferenceRSW-AY/052025_1747643520

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Home
Location: Shrewsbury
Salary: £12.60 - £13.30 per hour + £62.64 per sleep-in shift
Hours: Full-time - 39 hours per week
Driving Licence Required

Leader Group are working in partnership with a highly respected children's residential care provider to recruit Residential Support Workers for their home in Aylesbury.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You'll join a dedicated team providing consistent, safe, and nurturing care that helps children thrive.

What You'll Do:

  • Build trusted relationships with children and young people

  • Support them through everyday challenges and emotional difficulties

  • Promote routines, boundaries, and a therapeutic environment

  • Work as part of a committed staff team on a rota including long days and sleep-ins

What We're Looking For:

  • Kindness, resilience, and a sense of humour

  • Willingness to learn and adapt in challenging situations

  • A Full UK Driving Licence is essential

  • No formal qualifications required - full training is provided

What's in It for You:

  • Fully funded training and qualifications (with career progression routes)

  • 28 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

  • Pension scheme & life assurance

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

  • Access to a range of employee discounts

  • Enhanced DBS check paid for

Join a growing national care provider where over 84% of homes are rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. Whether you're experienced in care or just starting out, you'll be supported every step of the way.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.