Children's Residential Support Worker

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact on the lives of young people in care?

Purpose of the Job

As a Children's mainstream Residential Support Worker, you'll provide essential support to young people aged 12-17 living in mainstream residential homes. Your role is to offer stability, promote independence, and create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

This is ad-hoc, temporary work, ideal for those seeking flexibility while still wanting to make a meaningful difference.

Key Details of the Job

• Location: various locations in Leeds
• Pay: £14.82 per hour + uplifts for waking nights and weekends
• Contract: Ad-hoc temporary work (no guaranteed hours)
• Shifts: Earlies, lates, sleep-ins, waking nights

Requirements

• Ligature Training (mandatory)
• Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare, youth support, safeguarding, or a similar environment
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and de-escalation
• Experience engaging positively with young people who may display challenging behaviours

Desirable

• Experience in Mental Health Secure settings
• Additional behavioural management or risk-reduction training

Apply Today

If you're ready to support young people and work flexibly around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.