Residential Worker Night Support

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

Local Government Pension

Job summary

Essex County Council in Colchester is seeking a Residential Worker Night Support to join a multi-disciplinary team. You will work 9:15pm–7:15am, 37 hours per week, with every other weekend off, delivering nurturing, trauma-informed care to 11-17-year-olds at New Farm Road.

The role requires prior children’s residential experience and a commitment to completing a Level 3 Diploma within two years, supported by in-house induction and regular supervision.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a children’s residential home is essential.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma within 2 years of probation with in-house training and induction.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing therapeutic care to children who have experienced trauma.
• Support and care for children as a parent would, within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist children to develop skills and resilience to return to families or longer-term care.

Skills

Nurturing care

De-escalation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Residential Worker Night Support

Permanent, Full Time

£34,169.20 to £43,232.80 Per Annum

Location: Colchester

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026 at 11.59pm

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Interview Dates: TBC

Are you interested in working with children and young people to make a difference in their lives? If so, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

It is an exciting time to join Essex County Council as we invest in and expand our residential provision. New Farm Road is a newly refurbished short-term home for up to five 11-17-year-olds, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team around the child you will support them to develop the skills and resilience to return to their families, or onto longer-term care.

Being a Night Support Residential Worker requires a special kind of person. Your main focus will be on providing nurturing therapeutic care to children who have experienced trauma, supporting and caring for them as a parent would, and each shift brings unique experiences, filled with both highs and lows.

Previous experience of working in a children’s residential home is essential.

It is important to be open minded and have a flexible and adaptable attitude and be able to manage challenges with a calm and patient demeanour. You will have an ability/willingness to understand and manage challenging behaviour including aggression and violence using a range of de-escalation techniques. You will also need to have effective written and verbal communication.

If you don’t already have a Level 3 Diploma you will need to complete this within 2 years of successful completion of probation period and you will be supported with this. We will provide you with all the training you need for the role along with good quality, regular supervision. This, together with the right attitude and access to a full in-house induction, will enable you to start your career with Essex County Council with confidence.

You will work an average 37 hours a week with shift times being 9.15pm to 7.15am and you will have every other weekend off.

The salary quoted is made up of a basic salary of £26,284 to £33,256 Per Annum and a guaranteed additional allowance of 30% (£7,885.20 to £9,976.80 Per Annum), paid monthly, alongside your basis salary.

If shortlisted, you will have an interview to explore the detail you provide in your application and give you an opportunity to discuss the role and ask any questions.

Due to nature of this role any applicants need to be at least 21 years old in order to undertake this post.

Company: Essex County Council

Salary: £34169.00 – £43232.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension

Location: England, Essex, Colchester, Essex

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Social Care

Job Role: Support Worker