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A social care organization in Basildon is seeking a Residential Worker Night Support to help shape and empower young people's lives. This role involves supporting children aged 11-17, ensuring their safety at night, and providing a compassionate environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communication and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This position offers benefits including 26 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme.
Residential Worker Night Support
Permanent, Full Time
Location: Basildon
Salary: £33,014 - £41,770 per annum (includes allowance)
Interview Dates: week commencing 13th October 2025
Join our brand-new children's homes to help shape and empower brighter futures for our young people. Are you compassionate, empathetic and resilient? If so, this opportunity could be perfect for you to start your career within Social Care.
We are looking for a team of compassionate and patient Residential Worker - Night Support to support and make a difference to the lives of young people and families who experience difficulties and inequalities.
Note: This is based across our brand-new Basildon sites, supporting young people aged 11-17 who have experienced trauma.
The Residential Worker - Night Support is focused on supporting the Residential Home Manager in the care and development of young people in residential homes, ensuring their safety at night-time, and ensuring the environment is suitable to safeguard their welfare. The role requires empathy and resilience to ensure our young people feel safe and protected.
You will be part of a team of passionate professionals, supported by an encouraging management team. You'll benefit from access to high-quality training and development opportunities to grow your career within the child and family sector.
This role calls for a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individual who can make a real difference in the lives of young people during the night. You will be awake during the night to:
Previous experience of working in a children's home is desirable but not essential. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the futures of our young people.
Essential skills:
Desirable skills:
You will work an average 37 hours a week with shift times being 9.15pm to 7.15am and every other weekend off. The salary quoted includes a basic salary plus a guaranteed additional 30% allowance per annum.
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be at least 21 years old.
If shortlisted, the interview process will be a video interview, followed by a face-to-face interview at the home.
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Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are Disability Confident and committed to reasonable adjustments during the process. We offer flexible working and support for carers and veterans, with a focus on integrity and ethical conduct.
There is a mobility requirement for the role; a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or ability to meet mobility needs by other means, is required.
Essex County Council also supports DBS checks via the DBS update service, which is an annual subscription you would manage.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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