Bank Residential Children's Support Worker - Essex

Whitetrees Group; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Essex is seeking a Bank Support Worker to assist young individuals facing complex challenges. This role involves encouraging personal growth, creating a safe living environment, and providing essential life skills support. Candidates should be naturally caring and capable of establishing trust while maintaining professional boundaries. The position offers a flexible schedule with various benefits including a referral bonus and ongoing career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus £500

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous career progression

Blue Light Card discount eligibility

Enhanced DBS funded

Qualifications

• Patient and empathetic individual who is naturally caring.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while setting clear boundaries.
• Experience in supporting young people in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage young people to reach their full potential.
• Create a warm, safe, and tidy home environment that promotes wellbeing.
• Build trust while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Empower young people to develop skills in cooking and self-care.
• Complete effective shift handovers and maintain accurate records.
• Drive company vehicles for transporting young people.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

Job Advert

Job Title : Bank Support Worker

Reports to : Registered Homes Manager

Contract Type : Bank, Flexible

Salary : £12.50 - £14.50 per hour

Benefits

• Full company induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS)
• Refer a friend bonus £500
• TOB Applies
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Ongoing Continuous career progression with funded qualifications leading to enhanced pay scales
• Blue Light Card discount card eligibility
• Enhanced DBS funded by us.

White Trees Group, part of SureCare Residential Ltd provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges.

We believe our work goes far beyond keeping young people safe; it's about helping them grow, heal and build brighter futures. The therapeutic support we provide is always trauma-informed, child-centred and relationship-focused.

Real change happens through consistent care, thoughtful planning, therapeutic interventions and a committed team working together to make a lasting difference.

Personal Specification

• Naturally caring, patient and empathetic
• Calm and grounded, even under pressure, with the ability to set clear, consistent boundaries
• A supportive team player who leads with empathy and kindness

What You'll Do

• Support and encourage young people to reach their full potential.
• Create a warm, safe and tidy home environment that promotes wellbeing.
• Build trust whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Empower young people to develop skills such as cooking, travel, and self-care.
• Support care planning - contribute to risk assessments, positive behaviour plans, and individual goals.
• Keep accurate, reflective records and complete effective shift handovers.
• Administer medication, manage petty cash responsibly and ensure safety checks are completed.
• Drive company vehicles to transport young people to school, appointments, and activities.
• Work collaboratively with your team, attend meetings and training, and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.