Residential Support Worker

Headway Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's support service in London is seeking Residential Support Workers to support vulnerable children in a nurturing environment. The role is open for both full-time and part-time positions across day and night shifts. Applicants should have experience working with children and a passion for making a difference. Join a dedicated team focused on personal growth and development.

Benefits

Overtime available

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience required in a children’s residential setting or with vulnerable children.
• Advanced level of English language skills.
• Desire to grow in children's social care.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Help create a nurturing home environment.
• Work as part of a dynamic team.

Skills

Experience working in a children’s residential setting

Passion for making a positive difference

Reliability

Empathy

Team-focused attitude

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (Redbridge). Full-Time & Part-Time | Day & Night Shifts Available.

About Us

Headway Care is a nurturing and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable children in our society. Our Children’s Home in Redbridge provides a safe, stable, and loving environment where every child can grow, heal, and thrive.

The Role

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and motivated individuals to join our team as Residential Support Workers. You’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with a range of needs including emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities, autism, and trauma-related experiences such as PTSD. We take a therapeutic approach to meeting all their needs.

Working as part of a young, dynamic, and dedicated team, you’ll help create a home where love, respect, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in a children’s residential setting or with vulnerable children and young people.
• A genuine passion for making a positive difference in young lives.
• Reliability, empathy, and a team-focused attitude.
• A desire to grow and build a career within children’s social care.

Shift Patterns

Day Shift: 8:00am – 8:00pm. Night Shift: 8:00pm – 8:00am (includes a sleep-in from 11:00pm – 7:00am).

Please ensure you can commit to the required shift pattern before applying.

Why Join Headway Care?

At Headway Care, you’ll be part of a supportive environment that values professional development and emotional well-being just as much as the quality of care we deliver. We believe in empowering our staff to grow alongside the children we support.

If you’re someone who leads with empathy, values teamwork, and is ready to make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.

Requirements

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday - Sunday | Day Shift: 8am – 8pm | Night Shift: 8pm – 8am
• Salary: £13.5 – £14.5 hourly
• Benefits: Overtime available
• Starting time: Immediate start

About Headway Care:
We have an intimate, vibrant team which is expanding as we speak. There are opportunities for staff at all levels to learn and grow within the company, gaining qualifications and skills, all while supporting our young people.