Residential Support Worker

3 months Contract with a local authority Umbrella Rate: £29.75 per hour umbrella Summary We are seeking flexible and experienced Residential Support Staff to provide essential agency cover across multiple children's homes. You will deliver high-quality, nurturing care to vulnerable children and young people on an "as and when" basis, supporting their emotional and physical well-being.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic living environment for children and young people in residential care. Assist with daily routines, including meal preparation, personal hygiene, and facilitating educational or recreational activities. Follow and implement individual care plans and risk assessments accurately.

Manage challenging behaviours calmly and effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques. Maintain accurate daily logs, incident reports, and comprehensive handover notes. Strictly adhere to all safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of the children at all times. Experience A minimum of 2-3 years of proven experience working in children's residential homes.

Experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties. Experience managing complex situations and responding to crisis appropriately.

Qualifications

Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check. Additional Information Working hours: Variable / Ad-hoc shift work (Hours will vary each week. This is an "as and when" role covering short-notice agency shifts, rather than full-time hours). Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check required. This is an on-site role based in London. We work on a biweekly payment schedule.