Childrens Residential Support Worker - Driving License Required

CareTech; Takeley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Takeley is seeking a Children's Residential Care Worker to provide emotional support and assist young people in achieving their goals. The role entails dynamic responsibilities such as organizing activities and maintaining a supportive environment. Candidates should be adaptable, compassionate, and ideally hold a full UK driving license. We offer competitive pay with additional benefits for sleep-in shifts and a strong emphasis on training and support.

Benefits

£30 additional payment per sleep-in shift

Enhanced DBS covered

Comprehensive induction and training

Excellent work/life balance

Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
• Full UK driving license preferable.
• Commitment and passion for working with young people required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support during challenging times.
• Foster ambition in young people to achieve goals.
• Offer support in educational pursuits of individuals.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Empower young people to participate in decision-making.

Skills

Emotional support

Adaptability

Listening skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Takeley

Contract: Full Time

Role Type: Permanent

Working hours per week: 40

Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (£26,395 - £27,684.80 per annum)

Closing Date: Saturday 1 November 2025

• NO SPONSORSHIP / NO SPONSORSHIP SWAPS AVAILABLE
• Must have a full UK driving license that is at least 12 months old
• £30 sleep-in payment per mandatory sleep-in shift (an additional £3,120 based on 2 sleep-ins per week)
• An additional overtime pay of x1.25 your hourly rate
• Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance) – FULL TIME
• Shift Patterns: 2 – 3 shifts per week – FULL TIME

Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable, able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whilst proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example.

Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!

The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Children and Young Person’s Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support during challenging times
• Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
• Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager
• Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future
• Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
• Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
• Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping etc.)

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
• Full UK driving license preferable
• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
• Attendance at a 2-week training program required
• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts

Benefits

• £30 additional payment per sleep-in shift
• Enhanced DBS covered
• Comprehensive induction and training provided
• 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
• Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!

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