Bank Residential Children'S Support Worker - Saffron Walden

Whitetrees Group; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & NFPS training

Refer a friend £500

EAP

Career progression with funded quals

Blue Light Card

Enhanced DBS funded

Job summary

White Trees Group, part of SureCare Residential Ltd, provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges. We are recruiting a Bank Support Worker to join our dedicated team, reporting to the Registered Homes Manager.

The role is paid hourly, with a full induction including physical intervention training and a range of benefits. You will help young people reach their potential, create a warm home environment, support care planning, administer medication, and work with

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Caring

Empathetic

Team player

Job description

Job Advert

Job Title: Bank Support Worker

Reports to: Registered Homes Manager

Contract Type: Bank, Flexible

Salary: £13.50 - £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

You will be:

• 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.