Supporting Children’s residential homes with exceptional care staff

At Medistaff24, we specialise in recruiting qualified and experienced professionals for Children’s Residential Services across the UK. We understand the importance of providing vulnerable young people with safe, stable, and supportive environments — and that starts with the staff who care for them.

Whether you need temporary, emergency, or permanent placements, our mission is simple: To connect exceptional children’s residential workers with homes that are dedicated to changing young lives.

About Us

Experts in children’s residential staffing

We recognise the unique challenges involved in supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. That’s why every candidate we supply is vetted, trained, and aligned with trauma-informed practice.

We work closely with Ofsted-regulated homes, local authorities, and independent providers to supply staff who are:

• Compassionate
• Resilient
• Safeguarding-focused
• Passionate about improving children’s lives

Our recruitment services

Permanent recruitment

Finding the right long-term staff can transform a home.

We source candidates for:

• Residential Support Worker roles
• Senior Support Workers
• Team Leaders
• Deputy Managers
• Registered Managers
• Multi-site Operations Managers
• Responsible Individuals

We handle advertising, screening, interviews, and compliance — so you only meet applicants who truly fit your culture and values.

Temporary and bank staffing

When you need fast, reliable cover, our team is available provide you with an ongoing support.

We supply experienced Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers for:

• Emergency shifts cover
• Short-notice absence
• Long-term agency placements
• Waking night staff
• Crisis intervention support

Specialist and therapeutic staff

For homes working with complex needs, we also recruit:

• Trauma-informed practitioners
• SEN/SEMH specialists
• Behaviour support professionals
• Family support workers
• Therapists (as requested)

Information for candidates

Start your career in children’s residential care

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome candidates with backgrounds in:

• Care
• Youth work
• Education
• Psychology
• Social care
• SEN/SEMH
• Support work

Why join us?

• Comprehensive training provided
• Flexible agency shifts
• Opportunities for permanent roles
• Weekly pay
• Support with career progression
• Access to a dedicated consultant

We’re committed to helping you grow and succeed in a sector where your work truly matters.

Compliance and safeguarding

Your trust. Our priority.

We follow strict compliance and safeguarding procedures, ensuring every candidate undergoes:

• Enhanced DBS checks
• Reference checks
• Full employment history review
• Training in safeguarding & behaviour management
• Right-to-work verification
• Ongoing performance monitoring

We take safeguarding seriously — because children’s safety comes first.

Contact us

Ready to book staff or start working with us? Please contact us to discuss how we can best assist you with your recruitment needs.