Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme (ST5)

Salary: £14.00 per hour + £65.00 per sleep-in

Estimated Gross Annual Earnings: £33,100 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shifts: 40 hours per week (Flexible rolling rota) + approx. 5 sleep-ins per month

Are you looking for a truly rewarding career where you can make a lasting difference?

Connective Careers Pathways is recruiting on behalf of a leading children's residential care provider in Newcastle-under-Lyme. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and resilient Residential Support Worker to join a specialist service supporting young people with complex needs and learning disabilities (LD).This is a fantastic opportunity to provide a stable, safe, and nurturing environment for vulnerable young people, supporting them both during the day and overnight.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive Pay: £14.00/hr core rate + guaranteed £65.00 top-up per sleep-in.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Enjoy a steady, predictable income with estimated annual earnings of £33,100.
• Career Development: Fully funded, comprehensive training and professional qualifications (including specialist LD training).
• Supportive Culture: Work within a highly collaborative team with regular expert peer mentoring.
• Perks: Company pension scheme, free on-site parking, and a casual dress policy.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will guide young people through their daily routines, promote independence, and remain on-site overnight for scheduled sleep-in shifts. You will act as a consistent, reassuring presence, ensuring their dignity, safety, and well-being at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Holistic Care: Support children with learning disabilities and complex needs in line with their bespoke care plans.
• Life Skills & Activities: Promote independence, teach essential life skills, and engage young people in fulfilling daytime activities.
• Overnight Support: Complete scheduled sleep-in shifts to ensure safety and overnight support are available if required.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Support health, emotional, and sensory needs during the day and evening.
• Home Management: Contribute to everyday domestic duties, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry to maintain a warm, family-like environment.
• Reporting: Complete detailed daily logs, care plan updates, incident reports, and deliver clear handovers to the incoming team.

What We Are Looking ForExperience:

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• Previous experience working with children or adults with learning disabilities or complex needs is highly desirable.
• Qualifications: An NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is a distinct advantage, though not essential.
• Flexibility: Ability to work a varied rolling rota including days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.
• Key Traits: Strong communication skills, patience, empathy, and a calm, person-centred approach.
• Values: A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people and a strict commitment to safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Apply Today

If you want to support young people to thrive, we want to hear from you. Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact Connective Careers Pathways directly for more information.