Job Description

Flexible Support Worker - Children's Residential Home (Bank Contract)

Location:

Redhill, Surrey

Contract:

Bank / Flexible

Pay:

Approximately 250 per 24.5-hour shift (including sleep-in allowance)

Choose When You Work. Make Every Shift Count.
This flexible Support Worker opportunity is ideal for those who want to fit meaningful work around life's commitments. You will support young people who have experienced trauma, helping them feel safe, supported and ready for a brighter future.

We are looking for skilled, compassionate Bank Support Workers to join our highly regarded therapeutic children's residential home near Redhill. Every shift you work will contribute to positive outcomes for children aged 10-18.

Why Join Us as a Bank Residential Support Worker

Flexible Shifts

Choose your availability and how often you work. From occasional cover to regular shifts, you decide.

Competitive Pay

Earn around 250 per 24.5-hour shift, including 60 sleep-in allowance.

Supportive Shift Pattern

10:00am-11:00pm, sleep-in, 7:00am-10:30am with full rest days in between.

Therapeutic Residential Setting

A calm, structured environment close to the Surrey Hills, created to support emotional wellbeing. Staff benefit from a positive, trauma-informed culture with collaborative working at its heart.

Purpose-Driven Work

Support children to build confidence, resilience and trust while developing essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide warm, consistent residential childcare that meets individual needs Build positive and respectful relationships with young people Support routines including mealtimes, education, personal care and bedtime Encourage participation in therapeutic, social and recreational activities Respond to behavioural challenges with empathy, calmness and clear guidance Maintain accurate and professional records in line with safeguarding requirements Work effectively with permanent staff to maintain stability and continuity of care

What We Are Looking For

Experience in residential childcare or similar care settings Ability to support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs Clear communication, reliability and emotional resilience A trauma-informed and child-centred approach to care Full UK driving licence Flexibility to work full long-day and sleep-in shifts

What You Will Gain

Approximately 250 per 24.5-hour shift including sleep-in allowance Flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle Full induction and access to ongoing therapeutic training A supportive, reflective team where your contribution is truly valued Development and future pathways into permanent childcare roles The opportunity to create positive change, even in a single shift

Apply Today

If you are motivated by helping children through the most important moments of their lives and want flexible residential childcare work that makes a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter explaining what attracts you to this Bank Support Worker role.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.24-13.45 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) DBS Certificate registered to the Update Service (preferred)
Work Location: In person