Residential Children's Support Worker
Shire Hcs
| Company | Shire Hcs |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Wisbech, Cambridgeshire |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children’s Worker based near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a children’s home .
This is a permanent position working 42 hours per week .
Rate of pay: £13.50 – £16.00 per hour.
Hours: 8am – 10pm
Sleeps in are 1 – 2 per week and paid at £68.00.
Previous experience working with children is essential.
NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED.
If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.
As a Residential Children’s Worker your responsibilities will include:
• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• To be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.
Our client is offering a whole range of benefits , including:
• Paid enrollment on to Level 3 residential childcare.
• Good, supportive employers.
• Progression pathway to Seniors / Team leaders.
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.
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