Children'S Residential Support Worker

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Responsibilities

* Provide high-quality, child-centred care in a residential setting

* Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety, and emotional well-being of each child

* Implement and follow individualised care plans and behaviour support strategies

* Build positive, trusting relationships through consistent, empathetic, and clear communication

* Support children with daily routines, education, activities, and life skills development

* Assist with transportation to school, appointments, and community activities

* Maintain accurate and timely records, reports, and documentation

* Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, families, and external professionals

Essential Requirements

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

* Right to Work in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship – Indefinite Leave to Remain required)

* Full manual UK driving licence

* Aged 25 or over (to meet insurance requirements)

* Held a driving licence for at least 2 years

* 6 points or fewer on licence

* Willingness to work shifts and sleep-ins

* Ability to complete a robust safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS and references