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Posted 21 July, 2026

Senior Residential Support Worker

Randstad Care
Stockton-on-Tees, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Location: Stockton-On-Tees

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Salary: £31,675 - £35,425 (Up to £40,600 inclusive of ~10 sleep-ins/month)

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Hours: 40.5 hours per week

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Shift Pattern: 2 shifts per week (2 days on, 4 days off), including sleep-ins

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Our client is a leading national provider of residential care, education, and therapeutic services for young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

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The Role\n

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated team within a 2-bed children's home. You will lead by example to create a safe, nurturing environment, supporting young people with daily life skills while collaborating with internal therapy teams.

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    Support young people with daily activities, life skills, outings, and appointments.

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    Professionally manage challenging behaviours alongside senior staff and therapeutic services.

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    Guide the team by sharing best practices and demonstrating high standards of care.

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    Partner with psychologists to implement behavioural boundaries and support strategies.

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Requirements\n
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    Experience: Minimum 12 months' experience specifically within a children's residential home (Adult care, nursery, or school experience is not accepted).

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    Licence: Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

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    Qualifications: A relevant childcare qualification is advantageous but not essential.

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    Flexibility: Able to work a shift pattern of 2 shifts a week, including weekends and mandatory sleep-ins.

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Client Benefits\n
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    Ofsted "Outstanding" bonus payment

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    Death in Service benefit (4x salary)

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    Electric vehicle & Cycle to Work schemes

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    Free on-site parking

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    Blue Light Card & Long Service rewards

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    Employee Assistance Programme & Pension

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.