Children’s Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker – Southampton Location: Southampton & Portsmouth Job Type: Agency / Temporary / Flexible Shifts: Days, evenings, weekends & nights available Pay: Competitive rates Start Date:…

Pay rate £13.50 – £22/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 29 September 2026

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Children’s Residential Support Worker – Southampton

Location:

Southampton & Portsmouth

Job Type:

Agency / Temporary / Flexible

Shifts:

Days, evenings, weekends & nights available

Pay:

Competitive rates

Start Date:

Immediate opportunities available

Make a real difference in a young person’s life.

Airmid Healthcare are now recruiting for

passionate, reliable and experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers

to join our growing team in Southampton.

We have opportunities for experienced Support Workers who want

flexible work, regular shifts and the opportunity to make a genuine difference

to children and young people.

The Role

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care, support and encouragement to children and young people living within residential settings.

You will help create a

safe, stable and supportive environment

, while encouraging young people to develop their confidence, independence and life skills.

Your duties may include:

Providing high-quality emotional and practical support.

Supporting children and young people with daily routines.

Building positive and trusting relationships.

Supporting activities, education and recreational opportunities.

Encouraging independence and personal development.

Following individual care plans and risk assessments.

Supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour.

Maintaining accurate daily records and care documentation.

Working alongside colleagues, families and other professionals.

Following safeguarding procedures and maintaining professional boundaries.

Promoting the welfare, dignity and safety of every young person.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Previous experience working with

children or young people

.

Experience within residential care, supported accommodation, education, SEN or social care.

A caring, patient and compassionate approach.

Confidence supporting challenging behaviours.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Reliability and a strong work ethic.

The ability to remain calm under pressure.

Flexibility to work different shifts.

A genuine passion for helping children and young people.

Relevant qualifications in Children’s Residential Care, Health & Social Care, Autism, SEN, trauma-informed care or behavioural support are desirable.

Why Work With Airmid?

At Airmid Healthcare, we understand that flexibility matters.

We offer:

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Competitive rates of pay

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Flexible shifts to suit you

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Regular and ad-hoc work available

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Day, evening, weekend and night shifts

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Immediate opportunities

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Dedicated recruitment support

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24/7 support

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Opportunities to develop your experience

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Work with established healthcare and care providers

Whether you're looking for

additional hours alongside your current role

or want to build a career within children's residential care, we have opportunities available.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Children's Residential Support Worker looking for your next opportunity in

Southampton

, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Airmid Healthcare =and make a difference every shift.

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Airmid Healthcare – Reliable. Dependable. Accountable.

AIRHEA

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