Children’s Residential Support Worker – Part Time – Taunton

Children’s Residential Support Worker – Taunton TA1, TA2, TA3

Pay: £14–£16.35 per hour (including holiday pay)

Flexible shifts | part-time and full-time hours

Be the reason a child feels safe, supported, and heard.

At Newcross Healthcare, we’re on a mission to help children and young people thrive. We’re looking for compassionate Residential Support Workers to provide stability, care, and encouragement to those who need it most.

If you’ve got experience working with children or young people and want to make a real difference — we want to hear from you!

What’s in it for you

Same-day pay: Get 50% of your earnings instantly

Flexible working: Regular shifts with choice of days/nights/weekends

Free training: 400+ CPD-accredited courses via FuturU

Referral bonus: Up to £500 for each friend you refer  

Discounts & perks: Save on groceries, tech, travel and more

Your role

You’ll work in a residential care setting, supporting children with day-to-day life, emotional well-being, and general mentorship and support. You’ll:

Build positive relationships based on trust and respect

Encourage independence and daily routines

Support emotional regulation and behaviour management

Be a steady, caring presence — someone they can count on

What we’re looking for

6+ months of full-time care experience (in the last 3 years)

At least 3 months’ experience working with children or young people (in the last 3 years)

Right to work in the UK

A kind, resilient, and team-focused attitude

Our Newcross values:

At Newcross Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

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.

Why Newcross?

For 30 years, we’ve supported care professionals to deliver outstanding support with compassion. You’ll get the tools, support, and recognition you deserve — because great care is never delivered alone.

Apply now – and start making a real difference.

Your next shift could be the one that changes a young life forever.

Newcross Healthcare offers permanent employment in temporary locations with both full-time and part-time hours available, subject to availability.

Salary: £14.25 – £16.35/hour

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Taunton