Night Support Worker | Children's Residential Home

S.N.G Healthcare Group LTD; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Employee discount

Perk Box discounts

Training programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

S.N.G Healthcare Group LTD is seeking an experienced Children’s Support Worker for a residential home in Hedge End. The role involves supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, including autism, in a safe and therapeutic environment.

The salary is £31,000 per annum, with full-time hours (45 per week) across three shifts. Applicants should have at least 6 months' relevant experience, GCSEs in Maths and English, and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Empathy and a caring approach to children and young people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, flexible attitude to work.
• Good IT skills to document and communicate effectively.
• Safeguarding knowledge and compliance with safer recruitment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
• Support emotional, social and educational development and promote independence.
• Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance with Ofsted standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to deliver person-centred support.
• Engage with ongoing training and professional development as required.

Skills

Empathy & care

Teamwork

Proactive & flexible

IT skills

Safeguarding awareness

UK work eligibility

Education

GCSE or equivalent (Maths & English at C/4)

Desirable Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Children's Support Worker | Children's Residential Home

Location: Hedge End
Salary: £31,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent – 45 hours per week
Shifts: 3 shifts a week

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have a minimum of 6 months' experience working as a Children's Support Worker or supporting children and young people in a similar setting.

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Children's Support Workers to join a residential home in Hedge End, supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and autism.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester, Romsey, Totton, Bishops Waltham and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Children's Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where children and young people can thrive. You will support their emotional, social and educational development while encouraging independence and positive outcomes.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance while working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to deliver person-centred support in line with Ofsted standards and the organisation's values.

Requirements

• A positive, caring and compassionate approach to supporting children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A motivated, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 6 months' experience supporting children and young people.
• Good IT skills.
• Willingness to complete the Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare within two years of employment (if not already achieved).
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p .
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment requirements.

Desirable:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or above).
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Casual dress.
• Employee discount.
• Access to Perk Box discounts.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Ongoing career progression opportunities to Team Leader and beyond.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Regular supervision and support from experienced managers.

Keywords

Children's Support Worker / Residential Childcare / Children's Residential Home / EBD / Autism / Residential Care / Support Worker / Hedge End / Southampton / Children's Services