On-Call Children’s Residential Support Worker - Harlow

Whitetrees Group; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's care organization is seeking an On-Call Children's Residential Support Worker to assist with staff shortages across homes in Hertfordshire and Essex. You must be reliable, calm under pressure, and ready to support children's daily living and emotional needs. A driving license is essential for this role. Benefits include a competitive daily rate, pension scheme, and ongoing career progression opportunities. Training is provided to ensure you are equipped to handle the role effectively.

Benefits

Full company induction and training

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Blue Light Card discount eligibility

Enhanced DBS funded

Qualifications

• Must have a driving license.
• Experience in children's residential care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and carry out booked shifts.
• Support daily living and emotional regulation.
• Administer medication and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Calm and grounded under pressure

Empathy and kindness as a team player

Reliability and commitment

Job description

Job Advert

Job Title : On-Call Children's Residential Support Worker

Reports to : On Call Supervisor

Salary : Flat rate of £60 each day you are on call, plus the rate of £12.50 - £16.50 hourly if called upon.

Benefits

• Full company induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS)
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonus £500 * * TOB Applies
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Ongoing Continuous career progression with funded qualification leading to enhanced pay scales
• Blue Light Card discount card eligibility
• Enhanced DBS funded by us

White Trees Group, part of SureCare Residential provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges.

WhiteTrees have created this role to support any staff shortages within the homes, the on-call role requires you to be available to attend shifts in all homes across Hertfordshire and Essex, inclusive of days, sleep in's and weekends. We will have a 24 hour 7 day a week operation, where you will book your on-call shifts in advance.

Personal Specification

• Calm and grounded even under pressure, with the ability to set clear, consistent boundaries
• A supportive team player who leads with empathy and kindness
• Ready to embrace the unpredictable but incredibly rewarding world of children's residential care
• Driving License is essential.
• Be extremely reliable and committed

What You'll Do

• Be available to attend and carry out your booked shifts.
• Support daily living, independence skills, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Ensure the home is tidy, welcoming, and complete handovers and accurate recording.
• Participate in therapeutic care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour strategies.
• Administer medication and support travel, activities and appointments when needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Work as part of the team : attend meetings / training, contribute to shift evaluations, uphold the home's ethos.
• Work collaboratively with your team, attend meetings and training and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.