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 WorkerProvide day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young peoplePromote independence, life skills, and positive behaviourSupport children with routines, activities, appointments, and educationMaintain a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environmentFollow safeguarding procedures and company policies at all timesComplete accurate daily logs, incident reports, and handoversWork alongside permanent staff and multi-agency professionalsAdapt confidently to different residential homes and teamsEvery Childrens Residential Support Worker plays a key role in ensuring children feel safe, supported, and valued.Essential RequirementsFull 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 environmentsEnhanced DBS (can be processed through the agency)Flexibility to work day shifts, night shifts, and sleep-insWillingness to travel between servicesDesirableDirect experience working in a childrens residential settingExperience supporting young people with challenging behaviourLevel 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)What We Offer Our Childrens Residential Agency Support Workers£12.50 per hour£50 per sleep shiftAccrued holiday pay paid in addition to hourly rateMileage and travel allowanceFlexible zero hour contract to suit your availabilityOpportunities across Leicestershire and surrounding areas24/7 on-call supportOngoing training and developmentTemp-to-perm opportunities for long-term career progressionWhy 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.JBRP1_UKTJ