Residential Support Worker Childrens Services Bank

£13.50ph - £14.00ph (DOE) + £50 per bonus in per sleep-in

Enhancement rates available for overtime and bank holidays.

360 Children's Residential Services delivers trauma-informed care for children and young people and is proud to be recognised as a
Sunday Times Best Small Company to Work For 2026.

We're excited to be opening Willowhaven, our brand-new children's home in Middleton St George, a peaceful village location close to Darlington. Willowhaven will provide a safe, nurturing environment for up to two young people aged 4–17, enabling highly personalised care and support tailored to each child's individual needs. In this small, family-style home, young people will have the opportunity to build confidence, develop independence, and create positive futures.

Be part of something new from the very beginning. We're recruiting now for our
anticipated September 2026 opening
, giving you the opportunity to help shape the culture, team, and future success of Willowhaven.

At 360 CRS, we look after the people who look after others.

• Frontline leadership support
  — you’ll never be left alone to figure it out
• Employee Assistance Programme
  for emotional & wellbeing support
• Your Birthday Off
  — every year, no questions asked
• Generous Referral Bonus
  when you help brilliant people join the team
• Wellness Allowance
  to support your physical & mental health
• Extra Annual Leave
  increasing with service
• Donation Match Scheme
  to back causes you care about
• Fully Funded Qualifications
  (including Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma)
• Blue Light Card Access
  for discounts & perks
• Access to a Company Vehicle
  when needed for work
• Enhanced Pay
  for Overtime & Festival Periods

We invest in you — because your wellbeing matters.

You’ll help make a house feel like a home — safe, nurturing, and full of possibility. Your days will include:

• Being a positive, grounding influence for young people
• Building meaningful relationships based on trust
• Supporting emotional development, independence, routines, learning & community involvement
• Championing safeguarding and positive practice
• Working as part of a supportive, reflective team
• You will be flexible with your working days to meet the needs of the home, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

If you’re ready to help young people grow, heal, and believe in themselves, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed.

• Children's residential care experience (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence (essential) & access to a car (preferred)
• Willingness to work a varied rota

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. All roles require safer recruitment checks, enhanced DBS clearance, and ongoing safeguarding training.

Please see the attached full job description before applying!