Children’s Residential Support Worker

Company: Service Care Solutions
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Location: Newark on Trent
Job Description:

Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting Residential Support Workers for a national children’s residential company based in Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire.

The role is a temporary position with a pay rate of £14.50 per hour for day shifts and £16 per hour for waking‑night shifts, plus £46.01 for sleep‑ins. The rota is set at least four weeks in advance and includes a mix of early shifts, long days and late shifts. There may be opportunities for the role to become permanent.

Duties of the role will include:

  • Provide a warm, caring and enabling environment.
  • Meet the emotional, social and physical needs of looked‑after children and young people.
  • Support children who may present with complex or challenging behaviours.
  • Advocate for children and model a positive “good parent” role.
  • Work within the home’s ethos and Statement of Purpose.
  • Contribute to a safe, structured and supportive residential service.

What we are looking for from you:

  • Full UK driving licence.
  • NVC Level 3 in Children’s residential care.
  • A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Resilience and flexibility to work a rota including weekends and unsocial hours.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
  • Experience or transferable skills supporting young people with complex behaviours.

The benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:

  • Dedicated and personal consultant with extensive knowledge of social work.
  • Wide variety of exclusive roles across the country.
  • Frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email.
  • Expert payroll service processed twice a week.
  • £75 bonus for referrals.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026