Educare Recruitment
Children Residential Support Worker
Children Residential Support Worker at Educare Recruitment, based in St Austell, South West England, paying £13.50 per hour. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- £13.50 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- St Austell, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Support Worker
15% below the typical rate for support worker
Reference 57393811
About the role
£13.50 per hour | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Days, Nights & Sleep-Ins
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYINGYOU MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN ST AUSTELL OR WITHIN A REALISTIC COMMUTING DISTANCE OF ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL.
This is an on-site position and is NOT suitable for applicants who live elsewhere in the UK and are unable to commute to St Austell for every scheduled shift.
Educare Recruitment is looking for caring, reliable and resilient Children’s Support Workers to join a residential children’s service in the St Austell area of Cornwall.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people, providing consistent support within a safe, nurturing and positive home environment.
The RoleAs a Children’s Support Worker, you will work alongside an established team supporting children and young people with their day-to-day lives.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing emotional and practical support
- Building positive and appropriate relationships with young people
- Supporting daily routines and encouraging independence
- Helping young people develop confidence and life skills
- Supporting activities, appointments and community access
- Responding calmly and appropriately to challenging situations
- Maintaining accurate records and completing handovers
- Following individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
- Helping maintain a safe, positive and homely environment
We would particularly like to hear from candidates with previous experience in:
Children’s Residential Care | Support Work | SEND | Learning Disabilities | Mental Health | Challenging Behaviour | Complex Needs
You should be patient, resilient, reliable and able to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
A full UK driving licence is highly desirable.
You must also be flexible enough to work a rota which may include day shifts, evenings, weekends, waking nights and sleep-ins.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTThis vacancy is specifically based in St Austell, Cornwall.
We welcome applications from people already living in areas including:
St Austell | Carlyon Bay | Charlestown | Par | St Blazey | Bugle | Roche | Mevagissey | Lostwithiel | Fowey and other nearby areas
Applicants from slightly further afield will be considered where they can genuinely and reliably commute to St Austell for all required shifts.
Please do not apply if you currently live elsewhere in the UK and do not already have realistic arrangements to live or work in the St Austell area.
What Educare Recruitment Offers- £13.50 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Regular hours
- Day, night and sleep-in opportunities
- Ongoing support from a friendly Cornwall-based recruitment team
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience within children’s residential services
If you are an experienced Support Worker looking for your next opportunity and you live locally to St Austell, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Educare Recruitment team will be in touch.
Educare Recruitment Ltd
People | Care | Opportunity
Reference: 57393811 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 6 Nov 2026 · Listed via Educare Recruitment
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