Children's Residential Support Worker (Temp-to-Perm)

Job description

About the Role

Stratton Mills Recruitment is currently recruiting for Children's Residential Support Workers to join our growing social care team on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support workers looking to secure a permanent position within a children's residential home after an initial temporary period. We are working with a number of established children's residential providers supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism and complex needs.

If you're passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people and are looking for long-term career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role Children's Residential Support Worker

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children and young people.

• Build positive and trusting relationships.

• Promote independence, life skills and positive behaviour.

• Support young people with daily routines, education, appointments and recreational activities.

• Maintain a safe, nurturing and structured home environment.

• Follow safeguarding procedures, care plans and risk assessments at all times.

• Complete daily records, incident reports and handovers accurately.

• Work collaboratively with the wider staff team and external professionals.

• Support children to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

• Minimum 6 months' UK social care experience (Essential)

• Experience can be gained within:

• Children's Residential Homes

• Adult Residential Homes

• Supported Living Services

• Care Homes

• Hospitals

• Other regulated health and social care settings

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Flexible to work day shifts, waking nights and sleep-ins.

Passionate about supporting children and young people.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a Children's Residential Home.

• Experience supporting young people with EBD and challenging behaviours.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards).

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates from £14.24 - £15.00 per hour (including holiday pay)

• Sleep-in payments

• Mileage allowance (where applicable)

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role with one of our partner providers.

• Weekly pay.

• Ongoing training and development.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.

• 24/7 out-of-hours support.

Why Join Stratton Mills Recruitment?

At Stratton Mills Recruitment, we specialise in Children's Residential recruitment and partner with high-quality providers across the Midlands and surrounding areas.

Our temp-to-perm opportunities allow you to experience a service before committing to a permanent position, ensuring the role is the right fit for both you and the employer.

We pride ourselves on matching experienced, compassionate professionals with services where they can build rewarding, long-term careers supporting children and young people.

Apply today to begin your journey towards a permanent Children's Residential Support Worker role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Grantham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-08-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English