HCRG Staffing
Children’s Residential Support Worker
Children’s Residential Support Worker at HCRG Staffing, based in Leighton Buzzard, East of England, paying £18.00 - £19.00 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Pay
- £18.00 - £19.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Temporary · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Leighton Buzzard, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Support Worker
About 18% above the going rate for support worker
Reference candidates/find-a-health-and-care-job/childrens-residential-support-worker-11086
About the role
Role: Children's Residential Support Worker Salary: £18ph Monday to Saturday, £19ph Sunday Location: Aylesbury, St Albans, Leighton Buzzard Job Type: Temporary Shifts: Long Days, Early/Late shifts & waking nights
About the Role
We are seeking a caring and dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team to work within residential children's homes supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that may challenge. This is a rewarding opportunity to help individuals live independently, build confidence, develop life skills, and enjoy the activities and experiences that matter most to them. HCRG Staffing Connect is the app-enabled nursing and care agency, backed by HCRG Staffing. Our team of consultants and the app work together to enable professionals like you to take control of your work. Book shifts yourself, via a consultant, or use Auto-book to let us know when you want to work. The app will automatically pick up the shifts you want as soon as they're published.
Key Responsibilities
Provide safe, consistent and person-centred support
Support young people with daily routines and activities
Promote independence, confidence and positive outcomes
Support with personal care where required
Respond appropriately to behaviours that may challenge
Support community activities and appointments
Follow individual support plans and risk assessments
Maintain accurate records and report safeguarding concerns
Work alongside permanent staff to provide continuity of care
What we're looking for
Previous experience supporting children or young people within residential, SEN or similar settings
Experience with learning disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviours
Good understanding of safeguarding
Confident working within potentially challenging situations
Reliable, professional and able to work flexibly
Driving licence desirable
Why join HCRG Staffing?
With over 20 years of healthcare recruitment experience, HCRG Staffing provides access to a wide range of flexible opportunities across the UK.
Looking for a better work-life balance? When joining HCRG Staffing, you will have access to our industry-leading app HCRG Staffing Connect, which gives you the flexibility of managing your own shifts entirely from your phone.
HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Reference: candidates/find-a-health-and-care-job/childrens-residential-support-worker-11086 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · Listed via HCRG Staffing
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