Childrens Residential Workers – Greater London

Pay rate – starting from £13.00 per hour
Shift work – Day shifts and Sleep-in shifts available
 
A Greater London short-break residential home is recruiting Childrens Residential Workers for Children with Disabilities. Workers at the home provide specialised care, life skills support, and respite for children aged 5 to 18 who have learning disabilities, autism, and complex physical or sensory needs.
 
Duties include:

• Assisting children with personal care, medication administration, and mealtimes while promoting their independence.
• Implementing highly person-centred plans tailored to each child’s physical, health, and sensory requirements.
• Building trusting relationships and employing de-escalation strategies to help young people navigate frustrations and regulate their emotions.
• Creating a fun, stimulating, and safe environment to help children build positive peer relationships and engage in community or play activities.

 
Shifts:
Day shifts and overnight short breaks available
Given that the home provides overnight short breaks, staff are typically required to work flexible rotas that can include long days, weekends, and overnight sleep-in shifts
 
Qualifications:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Clear Enhanced DBS