Children’s Residential Support Worker – Bank

Location: Primarily Bradford, with opportunities in Keighley and Halifax

Salary: £12.21 + Sleep in allowance ( if required )

Hours: Bank – flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends, sleep-ins, and emergency cover

Contract: Bank (as and when required)

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people in residential or care settings

• Skilled in managing challenging behaviour and crisis situations

• PMVA (or equivalent restraint/behaviour management) training

• First Aid qualification

• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and professional boundaries

• Understanding of mental health and its impact on young people

• Flexibility to work day or night shifts, weekends, and be available for emergency cover

• A valid UK driving licence (preferred)

The Role

As a Bank Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide safe, nurturing, and structured support to children and young people with complex needs

• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using approved techniques

• Support children during times of crisis, ensuring their safety and wellbeing

• Assist with routines, education, activities, and independent living skills

• Respond at short notice to cover staff shortages or emergencies across Bradford, Keighley, and Halifax

• Work collaboratively with the permanent team to deliver high standards of care

Benefits

• Flexible shifts to fit around your availability

• Supportive and experienced team environment

• Opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives

Compliance

All offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply Now

If you have the skills, resilience, and flexibility to support children in residential care across Bradford, Keighley, and Halifax, apply today to join our bank team.