Are you looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact on the lives of young people in care?




Purpose of the Job
As a Children’s mainstream Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide essential support to young people aged 12–17 living in mainstream residential homes. Your role is to offer stability, promote independence, and create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
This is ad-hoc, temporary work, ideal for those seeking flexibility while still wanting to make a meaningful difference.


Key Details of the Job
*Location: various locations in Leeds
*Pay: £14.82 per hour + uplifts for waking nights and weekends
*Contract: Ad-hoc temporary work (no guaranteed hours)
*Shifts: Earlies, lates, sleep-ins, waking nights
Requirements
*Ligature Training (mandatory)
*Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare, youth support, safeguarding, or a similar environment
*Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and de-escalation
*Experience engaging positively with young people who may display challenging behaviours
Desirable
*Experience in Mental Health Secure settings
*Additional behavioural management or risk-reduction training


Apply Today
If you’re ready to support young people and work flexibly around your lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you.