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Children's Residential Support Worker

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Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Walsall, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£36k - £38k Annual
Full-Time
Residential Care Practitioner – Children's Residential Home

📍 Walsall

💰 From £37,275.89 per annum (with a salary increase following a successful 6-month probation)

🎁 360 hours annual leave, casual dress, and first-class in-house training

🕒 Full Time | 56.5 hours per week (inclusive of sleep-ins) | 3-Week Rolling Rota

Connective Careers Pathways is recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider for a compassionate, reliable, and resilient Residential Care Practitioner. You will join a supportive team in a 2-bed children’s residential home in Walsall. This is an incredible opportunity for a dedicated individual with a background in residential care or youth work to make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

The Role

As a Residential Care Practitioner, you will work closely with a senior co-worker to manage the daily routines of the home. You will provide empathetic, trauma-informed support to young people, helping them engage with education, life skills, and activities, while maintaining a clean, structured, and nurturing household.

Key responsibilities:

* Supporting young people with their daily living routines, hobbies, and personal development.

* Helping to maintain a warm, safe, and positive home environment.

* Managing challenging behaviour calmly using positive de-escalation techniques.

* Documenting accurate daily logs, report writing, and delivering clear shift handovers.

* Participating in regular team meetings and fully funded professional training modules.

Essential Requirements:

* Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner, Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or a willingness to work towards this).

* Experience: Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with young people within a children’s residential care home or a professional youth work setting.

* Skills: Excellent communication skills, emotional resilience, and a patient approach.

* Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Working Hours & Shift Patterns

* 56.5 hours per week, averaging 10 shifts per month.

* Structured around a 3-week rolling rota working alongside a Senior Practitioner.

* Shift Times: 07:30 to 22:30, plus an overnight sleep-in and a 30-minute handover the following morning (07:30–08:00).

* Monthly hours equate to 244.5, which includes shift work, team meetings, and training.

What's on Offer

* Starting salary of £37,275.89 per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins).

* Guaranteed pay rise upon successful completion of your 6-month probationary period.

* Generous annual leave entitlement of 360 hours.

* Comprehensive, fully funded in-house training and development pathways.

Apply Today

For more information or to apply, contact:

Connective Careers Pathways

With over 30 years of combined industry experience, Connective Careers Pathways connects exceptional care professionals with outstanding employers across the Health & Social Care and Education sectors

Reference: 225261765

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Children's Residential Support Worker

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Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library

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Walsall, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£36k - £38k Annual
Full-Time
Residential Care Practitioner – Children's Residential Home

📍 Walsall

💰 From £37,275.89 per annum (with a salary increase following a successful 6-month probation)

🎁 360 hours annual leave, casual dress, and first-class in-house training

🕒 Full Time | 56.5 hours per week (inclusive of sleep-ins) | 3-Week Rolling Rota

Connective Careers Pathways is recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider for a compassionate, reliable, and resilient Residential Care Practitioner. You will join a supportive team in a 2-bed children’s residential home in Walsall. This is an incredible opportunity for a dedicated individual with a background in residential care or youth work to make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

The Role

As a Residential Care Practitioner, you will work closely with a senior co-worker to manage the daily routines of the home. You will provide empathetic, trauma-informed support to young people, helping them engage with education, life skills, and activities, while maintaining a clean, structured, and nurturing household.

Key responsibilities:

* Supporting young people with their daily living routines, hobbies, and personal development.

* Helping to maintain a warm, safe, and positive home environment.

* Managing challenging behaviour calmly using positive de-escalation techniques.

* Documenting accurate daily logs, report writing, and delivering clear shift handovers.

* Participating in regular team meetings and fully funded professional training modules.

Essential Requirements:

* Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner, Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or a willingness to work towards this).

* Experience: Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with young people within a children’s residential care home or a professional youth work setting.

* Skills: Excellent communication skills, emotional resilience, and a patient approach.

* Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Working Hours & Shift Patterns

* 56.5 hours per week, averaging 10 shifts per month.

* Structured around a 3-week rolling rota working alongside a Senior Practitioner.

* Shift Times: 07:30 to 22:30, plus an overnight sleep-in and a 30-minute handover the following morning (07:30–08:00).

* Monthly hours equate to 244.5, which includes shift work, team meetings, and training.

What's on Offer

* Starting salary of £37,275.89 per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins).

* Guaranteed pay rise upon successful completion of your 6-month probationary period.

* Generous annual leave entitlement of 360 hours.

* Comprehensive, fully funded in-house training and development pathways.

Apply Today

For more information or to apply, contact:

Connective Careers Pathways

With over 30 years of combined industry experience, Connective Careers Pathways connects exceptional care professionals with outstanding employers across the Health & Social Care and Education sectors
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