Children's Support Worker Career Guide
Help vulnerable children thrive in safe, supportive environments while building a meaningful career in residential childcare
Children's Support Worker Career Guide
Help vulnerable children thrive in safe, supportive environments while building a meaningful career in residential childcare
Children's Support Worker Career Guide
Help vulnerable children thrive in safe, supportive environments while building a meaningful career in residential childcare
Making a lasting impact
On young people's lives
Working with the leading providers of children's residential care in the UK, we support children's support workers with rewarding careers, flexible shifts and great pay and rewards.
Making a lasting impact
On young people's lives
Working with the leading providers of children's residential care in the UK, we support children's support workers with rewarding careers, flexible shifts and great pay and rewards.
Making a lasting impact
On young people's lives
Working with the leading providers of children's residential care in the UK, we support children's support workers with rewarding careers, flexible shifts and great pay and rewards.
Your children's support worker career
Choose your shifts, pick your locations, and maintain the work-life balance you deserve. Our app puts you in control of your children's support worker career.
Benefits:
Flexible scheduling around your life
Weekly pay with no delays
Work in hospitals, care homes, or community settings
Professional development opportunities
24/7 support team
Your children's support worker career
Choose your shifts, pick your locations, and maintain the work-life balance you deserve. Our app puts you in control of your children's support worker career.
Benefits:
Flexible scheduling around your life
Weekly pay with no delays
Work in hospitals, care homes, or community settings
Professional development opportunities
24/7 support team
Your children's support worker career
Choose your shifts, pick your locations, and maintain the work-life balance you deserve. Our app puts you in control of your children's support worker career.
Benefits:
Flexible scheduling around your life
Weekly pay with no delays
Work in hospitals, care homes, or community settings
Professional development opportunities
24/7 support team
Your children's support worker career
Choose your shifts, pick your locations, and maintain the work-life balance you deserve. Our app puts you in control of your children's support worker career.
Benefits:
Flexible scheduling around your life
Weekly pay with no delays
Work in hospitals, care homes, or community settings
Professional development opportunities
24/7 support team
Advance your nursing career
Whether you're newly qualified or experienced, we offer pathways to grow your skills and increase your earning potential.
Career support includes:
Free training courses and certifications
Mentorship from senior nurses
Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
Recognition and rewards schemes
Advance your nursing career
Whether you're newly qualified or experienced, we offer pathways to grow your skills and increase your earning potential.
Career support includes:
Free training courses and certifications
Mentorship from senior nurses
Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
Recognition and rewards schemes
Advance your nursing career
Whether you're newly qualified or experienced, we offer pathways to grow your skills and increase your earning potential.
Career support includes:
Free training courses and certifications
Mentorship from senior nurses
Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
Recognition and rewards schemes
Advance your nursing career
Whether you're newly qualified or experienced, we offer pathways to grow your skills and increase your earning potential.
Career support includes:
Free training courses and certifications
Mentorship from senior nurses
Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
Recognition and rewards schemes
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about working as a nurse with Newcross Healthcare? We've answered the most common queries from nurses considering their next career move.
What qualifications do I need to become a residential support worker?
No formal qualifications are required to start. We value life experience, emotional maturity and genuine care for young people's wellbeing. As your career progresses, you can complete level 2 or 3 qualifications to help develop your learning.
What does a typical residential support worker shift involve?
You'll support daily routines like meals and bedtime, help with homework and activities, and provide emotional support when needed. Each day is different, but you'll always work as part of a team to ensure consistent care.
How do you support new team members?
Every new residential support worker completes comprehensive induction training and orientation with Newcross before starting work. You'll have regular support sessions and access to ongoing professional development.
What age groups do you work with?
Our residential services support children and young people aged 0-18 with varying needs. Some have experienced trauma, others need additional support with daily living skills or behavior management.
What career progression opportunities exist?
Many residential support workers advance to senior support roles, deputy manager positions or specialised therapeutic roles. We actively support career development and provide ongoing training with FuturU.
Do you offer flexible working arrangements?
Yes, our residential services operate 24/7, offering various shift patterns including days, nights, waking nights and weekends.
How do I know if this career is right for me?
If you care about making a positive difference, enjoy working with young people and can remain calm under pressure, residential support work could be perfect for you.
What career progression opportunities exist?
Many residential support workers advance to senior support roles, deputy manager positions or specialised therapeutic roles. We actively support career development and provide ongoing training with FuturU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about working as a nurse with Newcross Healthcare? We've answered the most common queries from nurses considering their next career move.
What qualifications do I need to become a residential support worker?
No formal qualifications are required to start. We value life experience, emotional maturity and genuine care for young people's wellbeing. As your career progresses, you can complete level 2 or 3 qualifications to help develop your learning.
What does a typical residential support worker shift involve?
You'll support daily routines like meals and bedtime, help with homework and activities, and provide emotional support when needed. Each day is different, but you'll always work as part of a team to ensure consistent care.
How do you support new team members?
Every new residential support worker completes comprehensive induction training and orientation with Newcross before starting work. You'll have regular support sessions and access to ongoing professional development.
What age groups do you work with?
Our residential services support children and young people aged 0-18 with varying needs. Some have experienced trauma, others need additional support with daily living skills or behavior management.
What career progression opportunities exist?
Many residential support workers advance to senior support roles, deputy manager positions or specialised therapeutic roles. We actively support career development and provide ongoing training with FuturU.
Do you offer flexible working arrangements?
Yes, our residential services operate 24/7, offering various shift patterns including days, nights, waking nights and weekends.
How do I know if this career is right for me?
If you care about making a positive difference, enjoy working with young people and can remain calm under pressure, residential support work could be perfect for you.
What career progression opportunities exist?
Many residential support workers advance to senior support roles, deputy manager positions or specialised therapeutic roles. We actively support career development and provide ongoing training with FuturU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about working as a nurse with Newcross Healthcare? We've answered the most common queries from nurses considering their next career move.
What qualifications do I need to become a residential support worker?
No formal qualifications are required to start. We value life experience, emotional maturity and genuine care for young people's wellbeing. As your career progresses, you can complete level 2 or 3 qualifications to help develop your learning.
What does a typical residential support worker shift involve?
You'll support daily routines like meals and bedtime, help with homework and activities, and provide emotional support when needed. Each day is different, but you'll always work as part of a team to ensure consistent care.
How do you support new team members?
Every new residential support worker completes comprehensive induction training and orientation with Newcross before starting work. You'll have regular support sessions and access to ongoing professional development.
What age groups do you work with?
Our residential services support children and young people aged 0-18 with varying needs. Some have experienced trauma, others need additional support with daily living skills or behavior management.
What career progression opportunities exist?
Many residential support workers advance to senior support roles, deputy manager positions or specialised therapeutic roles. We actively support career development and provide ongoing training with FuturU.
Do you offer flexible working arrangements?
Yes, our residential services operate 24/7, offering various shift patterns including days, nights, waking nights and weekends.
How do I know if this career is right for me?
If you care about making a positive difference, enjoy working with young people and can remain calm under pressure, residential support work could be perfect for you.
What career progression opportunities exist?
Many residential support workers advance to senior support roles, deputy manager positions or specialised therapeutic roles. We actively support career development and provide ongoing training with FuturU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about working as a nurse with Newcross Healthcare? We've answered the most common queries from nurses considering their next career move.
What qualifications do I need to become a residential support worker?
No formal qualifications are required to start. We value life experience, emotional maturity and genuine care for young people's wellbeing. As your career progresses, you can complete level 2 or 3 qualifications to help develop your learning.
What does a typical residential support worker shift involve?
You'll support daily routines like meals and bedtime, help with homework and activities, and provide emotional support when needed. Each day is different, but you'll always work as part of a team to ensure consistent care.
How do you support new team members?
Every new residential support worker completes comprehensive induction training and orientation with Newcross before starting work. You'll have regular support sessions and access to ongoing professional development.
What age groups do you work with?
Our residential services support children and young people aged 0-18 with varying needs. Some have experienced trauma, others need additional support with daily living skills or behavior management.
What career progression opportunities exist?
Many residential support workers advance to senior support roles, deputy manager positions or specialised therapeutic roles. We actively support career development and provide ongoing training with FuturU.
Do you offer flexible working arrangements?
Yes, our residential services operate 24/7, offering various shift patterns including days, nights, waking nights and weekends.
How do I know if this career is right for me?
If you care about making a positive difference, enjoy working with young people and can remain calm under pressure, residential support work could be perfect for you.
What career progression opportunities exist?
Many residential support workers advance to senior support roles, deputy manager positions or specialised therapeutic roles. We actively support career development and provide ongoing training with FuturU.
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Our Values
The Newcross difference.
Our values shape how we care for patients and support our teams – grounded in integrity, empathy, respect, and a commitment to teamwork.
Integrity
We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
Respect
Every voice matters, and every person counts.
Empathy
Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care.
Teamwork
Great care is never delivered alone.
Our Values
The Newcross difference.
Our values shape how we care for patients and support our teams – grounded in integrity, empathy, respect, and a commitment to teamwork.
Integrity
We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
Respect
Every voice matters, and every person counts.
Empathy
Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care.
Teamwork
Great care is never delivered alone.
Our Values
The Newcross difference.
Our values shape how we care for patients and support our teams – grounded in integrity, empathy, respect, and a commitment to teamwork.
Integrity
We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
Respect
Every voice matters, and every person counts.
Empathy
Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care.
Teamwork
Great care is never delivered alone.
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