Job Description

Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Middlesbrough
Working Hours: Varied – based on the needs of the service
Hourly Rate: £13.00 – £14.00
Number of Sleep-Ins Required: Varied
Pay Per Sleep-In: £50.00 – £60.00
Service Type: Children’s Residential Home
Service Users: Children & Young People with Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (dependent on the home)
Qualifications Desired: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is desirable (or equivalent)
Experience Required: Must have experience working with children or young adults who present challenging behaviour
Employment Type: Permanent
DBS: Preferred on the Update Service
References: We must be able to obtain references from all employers within the last 5 years, and from all roles since leaving school where you worked with vulnerable adults or children

The Home:

Number of Beds: 2
Location: Middlesbrough
Type of Young People: Learning Disabilities, EBD, Trauma, Neglect
Ofsted Rating: Good and Outstanding across the homes
Staff-to-Child Ratio: Tailored to the needs of each home for high-quality care

🚫 Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:

• We must be able to obtain references from all employers within the last 5 years, and from all roles since leaving school where you worked with vulnerable adults or children
• Must not have lived outside of the UK for 3 months or more in the last 5 years

✅ Who we are looking for:

• Passionate individuals with a genuine desire to support children and young people
• Professionals with experience supporting individuals with disabilities or behavioural challenges
• Resilient, reliable, and nurturing team players
• Aged 21 or over (in line with safeguarding regulations)
• Fluent in English and able to understand a range of UK dialects as well as being able to read and write English

Who you will be working for:

🏆 The organisation has a strong Ofsted track record, with Good and Outstanding ratings
🧠 Their mission is to unlock the potential of every child
💙 They place equal value on supporting and developing their staff team

Why this Home & Company:

Progression Opportunity: Potential to work permanently for this company & access to your Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner qualification
Training: Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development
Benefits: Flat-rate sleep-in premiums to support a healthy work-life balance
Support: Regular supervision, appraisals, and staff meetings
Culture: Inclusive, values-led, and nurturing environment
Ethos: Quality care, high standards, and a child-centred approach

Sponsorship is not available

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.
To apply, click the apply button or get in touch for more information.

📧 For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at: job@sgscare.co.uk