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Posted 21 July, 2026

Children's Residential Support Worker

We Care Bespoke Ltd
Durham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Agency Support Workers Required – Children’s Residential Homes

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WCB are looking for experienced and flexible Agency Support Workers to support children and young people within residential children’s homes.

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The homes support children and young people who may have EBD, learning disabilities, autism, trauma-related needs and challenging behaviours. You will be expected to provide safe, consistent and child-centred support across a variety of settings.

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Pay rate: From £14.85 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay

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Role includes:

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Supporting children and young people in residential homes

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Promoting routines, boundaries and positive relationships

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Supporting with daily living, activities and emotional wellbeing

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Recording daily notes, incidents and handovers accurately

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Working as part of a team to keep children safe

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Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures

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Shifts available:

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Day shifts

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Long days

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Sleep-ins

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Waking nights

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Ad hoc shifts

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Flexible working available

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Requirements:

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Experience working with children and young people

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Experience with EBD, autism, learning disabilities or challenging behaviour is desirable

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Enhanced DBS or willing to apply

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Safeguarding knowledge

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Reliable, flexible and professional

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Driver preferred but not essential

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This is a great opportunity for staff looking for flexible agency work within children’s residential services.