Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
£31493.4 - £34495
Permanent
Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £31,493.40 – £34,495 per annum (sleep allowance included)
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time)
Job Description
Children's Residential Support Worker opportunities are available in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, supporting children and young people within a warm, structured residential setting. This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you’ll help create stability, safety, and positive daily experiences for young people with emotional and behavioural needs, working alongside a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Residential Support Worker based in Wisbech, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting young people (typically aged 10–18) with day-to-day routines, independence skills, and emotional wellbeing in line with individual care plans
- Building consistent, trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model through encouragement, praise, and clear boundaries
- Managing and de-escalating challenging situations calmly and safely, helping maintain a secure and nurturing home environment
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will need:
- A caring, resilient, and flexible approach with strong communication skills
- Relevant experience (residential childcare, education support, care, youth work, or transferable experience in a similar setting)
- Mandatory compliance: Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence (role involves shift patterns and may include transporting young people)
Benefits & Work Environment
- £31,493.40 – £34,495 per annum (sleep allowance included) with enhanced pay linked to experience/qualifications
- Fully funded training and externally recognised qualifications, plus a structured induction and ongoing development support
If you are a Children's Residential Support Worker, looking for an exciting new role in Wisbech, apply today!
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