Children's Residential Support Worker

Confidential; Enfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is recruiting for a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Enfield, North London. You will provide person-centred care to a young person with EBD in a 1-bed home, working to safeguarding standards and care plans.

The role involves building trusted relationships, supporting education and social development, and participating in shift patterns including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and holidays. NVQ3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a children’s residential home.
• Experience supporting children with EBD and/or challenging behaviours.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond to challenging situations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to a young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent role model.
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies.
• Promote the young person’s independence, education, and social development.
• Maintain safeguarding procedures and Ofsted standards.
• Record daily activities, incidents, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with the wider team, external professionals, and family members.
• Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Children & Young People’s Workforce)

Job description

Job Title: Children s Residential Support Worker (EBD)
Location: Enfield, North London
Salary: £27,000 £28,000 per annum
Service Type: 1-Bed Children s Home (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties EBD)
Regulatory Body: Ofsted

Overview

We are recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Children s Residential Support Worker to join a 1-bed EBD children s home in Enfield. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a highly focused environment, supporting one young person to achieve positive outcomes in a safe, structured, and nurturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to a young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent role model.
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies.
• Promote the young person s independence, education, and social development.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment in line with safeguarding procedures and Ofsted standards.
• Accurately record daily activities, incidents, and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team, external professionals, and family members where appropriate.
• Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a children s residential home is essential.
• Experience supporting children with EBD and/or challenging behaviours.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People s Workforce (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices.
• Full UK driving licence.

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £27,000 £28,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work in a 1-bed home, allowing for more focused and meaningful support.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with clear career progression pathways.

Application Criteria

Please note: Only candidates with previous experience within a children s residential home will be considered.