Children's Residential Support Worker

ReedEast Mallingreedpublished 09/16/2026
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I am currently recruiting for Children residential Support workers for 2 EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) homes1 LD (Learning Disabilities) homes based in Maidstone.

Shift Patterns

  • Day Shift: 8:00am to 8:30pm
  • Waking Night Shift: 8:30pm to 8:00am

About the Role

You will be supporting children and young people within residential care settings, helping to provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. We are looking for experienced and committed staff who can work flexibly across EBD and LD services.

Experience & Requirements

  • Previous experience within Children's Residential Care
  • Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
  • Experience supporting young people with exploitation concerns
  • Ability to work within 2:1 and 3:1 staffing ratios
  • Experience supporting children subject to DoLS arrangements is highly desirable
  • Team Teach training is desirable and may be required for some placements

Working Pattern

  • Flexible work available Monday to Sunday2 on / 2 off rota pattern
  • All staff expected to work weekends as part of a flexible rota
  • Approximately 6 staff required each week
  • Some homes can accommodate 4 to 5 staff members on a pre-planned rota
  • Regular ongoing shifts available

What We Offer

  • £14.48 per hour
  • Flexible agency work
  • Regular and ongoing opportunities
  • Block booking options available
  • Pre-planned rotas available in some homes
  • Dedicated consultant support

Please note we do not provide sponsorship and the home are only open to workers that can work full time.