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About the role: Stratton Mills Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Childrens Residential Agency Support Worker to join our expanding social care team on a zero hour contract basis. This Childrens Residential Support Worker role offers flexible agency work across a range of residential homes supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and complex needs. If you are an experienced Childrens Residential Support Worker or have relevant UK social care experience and are looking for flexible shifts, this opportunity could be ideal for you. The Role Childrens Residential Agency Support Worker Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young people Promote independence, life skills, and positive behaviour Support children with routines, activities, appointments, and education Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment Follow safeguarding procedures and company policies at all times Complete accurate daily logs, incident reports, and handovers Work alongside permanent staff and multi-agency professionals Adapt confidently to different residential homes and teams Every Childrens Residential Support Worker plays a key role in ensuring children feel safe, supported, and valued. Essential Requirements Full UK driving licence (essential) Minimum 6 months experience within the UK social care sector (mandatory) Experience can be gained in childrens residential homes, adult residential homes, care homes, supported living services, hospitals, or other regulated social care environments Enhanced DBS (can be processed through the agency) Flexibility to work day shifts, night shifts, and sleep-ins Willingness to travel between services Desirable Direct experience working in a childrens residential setting Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) What We Offer Our Childrens Residential Agency Support Workers From £14.24 per hour up to £15.00 per hour (including holiday pay) £40£50 per sleep shift Mileage and travel allowance Flexible zero hour contract to suit your availability Option to work under PAYE or Self-Employed arrangements Opportunities across Leicestershire and surrounding areas 24/7 on-call support Ongoing training and development Temp-to-perm opportunities for long-term career progression Why Join Stratton Mills Recruitment? At Stratton Mills Recruitment, we specialise in childrens social care recruitment and understand the vital role a Childrens Residential Agency Support Worker plays in transforming young lives. We value reliability, empathy, and professionalism, and we support every Childrens Residential Support Worker with consistent communication, flexibility, and access to ongoing work. If you are ready to take the next step as a Childrens Residential Support Worker, apply today. TPBN1_UKTJ