Residential Support Worker


Company:	Additional Resources Ltd
Salary:	£26,000 to £26,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Burton-on-Trent, DE14 1AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a

Residential Support Worker to join a well-established company providing specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs.

As a

Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and support while helping children develop independence, confidence and positive outcomes.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £26,000 plus £60 per sleep-in and benefits. No sponsorship provided.

You will be responsible for:

- Providing person-centred care while maintaining children's safety, dignity and wellbeing.

- Supporting personal care, including hygiene, dressing and feeding where required.

- Helping children take part in activities, play, cooking and community-based experiences.

- Supporting educational, health and developmental needs.

- Encouraging independence and positive behaviours.

- Following individual care plans and risk assessments.

- Supporting behaviour management and maintaining appropriate records.

- Completing health and safety checks and general household duties.

- Assisting with budgeting and other practical aspects of daily living.

- Working in accordance with relevant children's home regulations, care standards and inspection requirements.

Thecandidatesfromthefollowingbackgroundwillbeconsidered:

- Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Residential Care Practitioner, Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Support Worker,Care worker, Keyworker, Care Assistant or in a similar role.

What we are looking for

- Prior experience supporting

children and young people with learning disabilities

- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare /Children and Young Peoplequalification

- A genuine commitment to supporting and nurturing children and young people

- A full UK manual driving licence

What's on offer

- Competitive salary

- £60 payment for each sleep-in

- Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

- Additional leave opportunities

- Birthday rewards, including additional time off

- Employee recognition and referral schemes

- Company pension

- Free or discounted food while on shift

- Funded DBS and Update Service

- On-site parking

- Flexible working opportunities, including part-time options

- Opportunities for ongoing professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Support Worker to further their career while making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with learning disabilities.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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