Residential Support Worker (Children's Home)

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Make a difference

Residential Childcare quals

Job summary

Confidential in Greater London seeks Residential Support Workers to join a Children’s Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) residential home. You’ll provide day-to-day care, build trust, and support education, independence and personal development for young people.

We offer induction and paid training, career progression, and a supportive management team to help you make a real difference in young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in care, education, or youth work.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Act as a key worker and contribute to individual care plans.
• Support education, independence, and personal development.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers, schools, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Safeguard children and young people at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Calm under pressure

Education

Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for caring, resilient, and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join our team within a Children's Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) residential home. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide stability, support, and guidance to young people, helping them achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Act as a key worker and contribute to individual care plans.
• Support education, independence, and personal development.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers, schools, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Safeguard children and young people at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience working with children or young people in a care, education, support, youth work, or similar setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to advocate for young people and promote their wellbeing.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to safeguarding.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Passion for helping young people achieve positive outcomes.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in residential childcare (highly advantageous).
• Understanding of behaviour support strategies.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.
• Strong emotional resilience and integrity.
• Relevant Health & Social Care or Residential Childcare qualifications.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction and paid training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.
• Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications in Residential Childcare.