Children’s Residential Support Worker

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable Children’s Residential Support Workers to support children and young people in residential homes and supported living services. You’ll help with daily routines, school and college engagement, activities, life skills and positive behaviour support — always putting safeguarding and dignity first.

=== About the Role ===
Day to day, you’ll champion education and health appointments, plan meaningful activities, promote independence and life skills, and maintain family or peer contact where appropriate. You’ll record clearly, work closely with social workers, schools, and CAMHS, and contribute to reviews so every decision keeps the child’s best interests at the centre. Some shifts will be in supported or semi-independent living, helping older young people transition toward adulthood with confidence.

=== Key Responsibilities ===
• Build safe, trusting relationships and act as a consistent role model.
• Support with personal care (where required), mealtimes, bedtime routines and school preparation.
• Plan and take part in age-appropriate activities and community access.
• Use de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies in line with care plans.
• Keep clear, accurate records (daily notes, incidents, safeguarding).
• Work flexibly across early/late shifts, long days, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays.

=== Experience & Requirements ===
• Minimum 6 months’ paid UK experience in children’s settings (e.g. residential children’s homes, EBD, autism/LD, supported living, semi-independent).
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional boundaries.
• Right to work in the UK and excellent communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain).
• Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred).
• Level 3 Children & Young People / Residential Childcare qualification (or working towards) beneficial.

=== Benefits ===
• FREE uniform.
• FREE DBS check.
• Flexible hours to suit your life and commitments.
• Competitive pay rates with weekend and bank holiday enhancements.
• Holiday pay and weekly pay.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• Bonus for friend referrals.
• Staff discounts and wellness programs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

=== Job Details ===
• Job Location: Taunton, TA2.
• Employment Type: Temporary.
• Salary: £13.00 – £16.50 per hour.