Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
£25,000 - £30,000
Permanent
Job Title: Children's Support Worker – Residential Children’s Home in Rugeley
Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15, UK
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (Inclusive of sleeps)
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Children's Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider in a nurturing residential children’s home located in Rugeley. This role is ideal for enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individuals passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives. As a Children's Support Worker, you will support young people aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a safe and caring environment. Working in this role offers a rewarding experience, with no two days being the same, and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their lives, tailored to their age.
- Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential home.
- Manage challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically.
- Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
- Support the development of independence and well-being of the young people.
- Ensure a safe environment by adhering to care plans, guidelines, and reward systems.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.
Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence (automatic licences accepted) is essential, as transportation of young people may be required.
- Over the age of 21.
- Ability to commute to Rugeley.
- Experience as a Children's Support Worker or in a related health or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
- Enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individuals who want to make a difference.
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to change young lives, build your career, and be part of an inspiring team that values compassion, teamwork, and growth. Benefits include funded qualifications, company pension, 28 days annual leave, comprehensive training, and opportunities to maximise earnings and career development.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
