Children'S Residential Support Worker
CV-LibraryKettering, North NorthamptonshirepermanentPosted: 3 July 2026
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Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK
Salary: £31,493 to £34,495 (sleep allowance included)
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join a leading specialist provider as a Children's Residential Support Worker in Kettering. This role involves supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a safe, nurturing environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives and eager to develop your career within health and social care, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, appropriate to their age.
* Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential setting.
* Manage challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism.
* Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
* Support children and young people in promoting their independence and overall well-being.
* Ensure a safe environment by adhering to care plans, guidelines, and reward systems.
* Support young people through taxing behaviours in a safe and sympathetic manner.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.
Requirements:
* Experience as a Children’s Residential Support Worker or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
* Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
* Must hold a full UK driver’s licence, as transportation of young people may be required.
* Must be over the age of 21.
* Ability to commute to Kettering.
Additional Benefits:
* Fully funded Level 4 Children & Young People qualification.
* Free meals during shifts.
* Opportunities to participate in activities such as sports, arts, and crafts, and visits to theme parks.
* to theme parks.
* Casual dress code.
* Company pension scheme.
* 28 days annual leave.
* Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas.
* Comprehensive training package, including ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning.
* Opportunities for career development and increased earnings.
* Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
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If you are passionate about supporting young people aged 12–18 with EBD and want to start or further your career in health and social care, apply today!
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK
Salary: £31,493 to £34,495 (sleep allowance included)
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join a leading specialist provider as a Children's Residential Support Worker in Kettering. This role involves supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a safe, nurturing environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives and eager to develop your career within health and social care, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, appropriate to their age.
* Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential setting.
* Manage challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism.
* Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
* Support children and young people in promoting their independence and overall well-being.
* Ensure a safe environment by adhering to care plans, guidelines, and reward systems.
* Support young people through taxing behaviours in a safe and sympathetic manner.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.
Requirements:
* Experience as a Children’s Residential Support Worker or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
* Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
* Must hold a full UK driver’s licence, as transportation of young people may be required.
* Must be over the age of 21.
* Ability to commute to Kettering.
Additional Benefits:
* Fully funded Level 4 Children & Young People qualification.
* Free meals during shifts.
* Opportunities to participate in activities such as sports, arts, and crafts, and visits to theme parks.
* to theme parks.
* Casual dress code.
* Company pension scheme.
* 28 days annual leave.
* Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas.
* Comprehensive training package, including ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning.
* Opportunities for career development and increased earnings.
* Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
*
If you are passionate about supporting young people aged 12–18 with EBD and want to start or further your career in health and social care, apply today!
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone