Children's Residential Worker - Cannock
Pertemps · Cannock, Staffordshire
Children's Residential Worker - Cannock at Pertemps, based in Cannock, Staffordshire, paying £20.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £20.00 per hour
- Location
- Cannock, Staffordshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 8 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Support Worker
About 21% above the going rate for support worker
Reference DE-1
About the role
Make a real difference to a young person’s life working for our client who is looking for compassionate, resilient and motivated Children’s Residential Support Workers to join their team.
This is more than just a job. You will play an important role in providing a safe, caring and nurturing home for children and young people, helping them develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to achieve positive outcomes.
What you’ll be doing As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will:
The shifts are 10am - 10pm plus a sleep-in and then 10am - 10pm with the sleep-in and then you would have four days off and then back on for 2 days.
About you We are looking for people who are:
If you have over 12 months experience then they would require you to hold Level 3 in Childcare
This is more than just a job. You will play an important role in providing a safe, caring and nurturing home for children and young people, helping them develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to achieve positive outcomes.
What you’ll be doing As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will:
- Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with children and young people.
- Provide consistent day-to-day care, support and guidance.
- Create a safe, welcoming and homely environment.
- Support young people with education, appointments, activities and everyday routines.
- Encourage independence, positive choices and the development of practical life skills.
- Plan and participate in recreational and community activities.
- Support young people during difficult or challenging situations using calm and appropriate approaches.
- Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to handovers, meetings and reviews.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals.
- Act as a positive role model and advocate for the children and young people in your care.
The shifts are 10am - 10pm plus a sleep-in and then 10am - 10pm with the sleep-in and then you would have four days off and then back on for 2 days.
About you We are looking for people who are:
- Caring, patient and genuinely passionate about supporting children and young people.
- Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Reliable, responsible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communicators with the ability to build appropriate relationships.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Flexible and willing to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins where required.
If you have over 12 months experience then they would require you to hold Level 3 in Childcare
Reference: DE-1 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 8 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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