Children's Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

• Location:
  
  Stevenage, Hertfordshire
• Salary: 12.50 - 13.50 per hour
• Hours:
  
  36 hours per week
• Shifts:
  
  Day or Night shifts available (Day
  
  Shifts:
  
  8:00am - 8:00pm / Night
  
  Shifts:
  
  8:00pm - 8:00am)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting Children's Residential Support Workers for a specialist children's residential care home in Stevenage, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including challenging behaviours.

The service operates with high staffing levels, delivering 3:1 or 4:1 support. This ensures a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for both children and staff.

This role is suitable for both experienced support workers and those new to children's residential care, as full specialist training is provided.

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care within a residential setting
• Support children and young people with learning disabilities and autism
• Work safely within 3:1 or 4:1 staffing ratios
• Support individuals with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans
• Promote independence, daily living skills, and positive routines
• Maintain accurate documentation and daily records
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted requirements

• No experience required - Full specialist induction and training programme provided
• PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training provided if not already held
• Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development
• Clear progression opportunities within children's residential care

• Interest in working with children and young people with additional needs
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Ability to work alternate weekends
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards of care

No previous experience is required. Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in care, education, youth work, psychology, support work, retail, hospitality, or those seeking a career change.