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Residential Childcare Support Worker - Burton-on-Trent
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | de15 9 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Proline Care Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Burton-on-Trent |
Summary
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Residential Support Worker for children's homes in the Burton-on-Trent area. You will play a key role in supporting the leadership team and working directly with children and young people, contributing to their care, safety, and personal development.
Main Responsibilities
- To work with children and young people according to their individual needs, providing focused support as planned and directed.
- To assist in coordinating and managing activities to ensure safe, consistent care that meets the needs of the children.
- To encourage children to follow their own religion and cultural beliefs.
- To ensure adherence to procedures for the security, administration, and control of medication.
- To assist in organising staff responsibilities and planning duty rotas, including sleeping-in duties.
- To lead by example, promoting professionalism among the team.
- To encourage a culture of flexibility and teamwork; be prepared to work in other homes if required.
- To participate in staff development programs and contribute to in-house training sessions.
- To engage in team meetings and maintain communication
- To maintain the home to high standards of cleanliness
- To assist in ensuring the safety of the home’s residents, including organizing regular fire drills.
- To help manage the health of the children by arranging medical and dental exams, and maintaining hygiene standards.
- To operate within the Authority’s Health and Safety guidelines, including food handling best practices.
- To be an effective role model for other staff members and young people.
- Always observe strict confidentiality regarding the home and its residents, recognising their vulnerability and ensuring their privacy.
Requirements:
- UK drivers licence (ideal)
- Previous experience in residential childcare
- Clear DBS
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, nights and day shifts
For the right candidate, there will be opportunities for career progression.
If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people while upholding the highest standards of care, and you are eager to grow professionally, we encourage you to apply
We are seeking experienced Residential Support Worker for children's homes in the Burton-on-Trent area. You will play a key role in supporting the leadership team and working directly with children and young people, contributing to their care, safety, and personal development.
Main Responsibilities
- To work with children and young people according to their individual needs, providing focused support as planned and directed.
- To assist in coordinating and managing activities to ensure safe, consistent care that meets the needs of the children.
- To encourage children to follow their own religion and cultural beliefs.
- To ensure adherence to procedures for the security, administration, and control of medication.
- To assist in organising staff responsibilities and planning duty rotas, including sleeping-in duties.
- To lead by example, promoting professionalism among the team.
- To encourage a culture of flexibility and teamwork; be prepared to work in other homes if required.
- To participate in staff development programs and contribute to in-house training sessions.
- To engage in team meetings and maintain communication
- To maintain the home to high standards of cleanliness
- To assist in ensuring the safety of the home’s residents, including organizing regular fire drills.
- To help manage the health of the children by arranging medical and dental exams, and maintaining hygiene standards.
- To operate within the Authority’s Health and Safety guidelines, including food handling best practices.
- To be an effective role model for other staff members and young people.
- Always observe strict confidentiality regarding the home and its residents, recognising their vulnerability and ensuring their privacy.
Requirements:
- UK drivers licence (ideal)
- Previous experience in residential childcare
- Clear DBS
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, nights and day shifts
For the right candidate, there will be opportunities for career progression.
If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people while upholding the highest standards of care, and you are eager to grow professionally, we encourage you to apply