Children'S Residential Support Worker

Confidential; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Purley, South London, is recruiting a Residential Children's Support Worker to join a welcoming 2-bed children’s home. The role focuses on day-to-day routines, emotional wellbeing, and personal development for two young people, with emphasis on consistency, safeguarding and creating a safe, homely environment.

The successful candidate will build trusting relationships, support education and community activities, and contribute to a stable, positive home life.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young people in residential care, EBD or SEMH.
• Caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Understanding safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with day-to-day routines, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and provide consistent support.
• Encourage independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Support education, activities and community engagement.
• Manage challenging situations calmly using positive behaviour strategies.
• Maintain accurate daily records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Work with colleagues to create a safe, homely environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Safeguarding

Patience & resilience

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Children's Support Worker Purley 13.25 to 14.50 per Hour

Location: Purley, South London

Salary: 13.25 to 14.50 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Service: 2 Bed Children's Residential Home (EBD)

A smaller home where you can make a real difference.

We're recruiting for a Residential Children's Support Worker to join a welcoming and supportive 2 bed children's home in Purley.

This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young people and wants to be part of a team where relationships, consistency and quality of care really matter.

With just two young people in the home, there is a real opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide individualised support and help create a safe, stable and positive environment.

What makes this opportunity appealing?

• Small, 2 bed home: The opportunity to provide more personalised care and build strong relationships with young people.
• Supportive team environment: Work alongside colleagues who understand the importance of teamwork, communication and consistency.
• Meaningful work: Help young people overcome challenges, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.
• Permanent opportunity: Build your career within children's residential care.
• Opportunity to develop: Gain valuable experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting young people with their day-to-day routines, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Building positive, trusting relationships and providing consistent support.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Supporting young people with education, activities and community engagement.
• Managing challenging situations calmly and using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Maintaining accurate daily records and following safeguarding procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues to create a safe, welcoming and homely environment.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally within residential care, EBD or SEMH settings.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.
• The ability to work positively as part of a team.
• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare would be advantageous.