Support Worker

Confidential; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13.50

Sleep-in allowance £50

28 days leave

Training & development

Supervisions

Shadowing opportunities

Flexible hours

Pension

Job summary

Confidential is currently recruiting experienced Support Workers for a children’s residential setting in Waltham Abbey. You will provide care and support to young people, promoting independence and well-being while contributing to care plans and safeguarding standards.

Role requires NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent) and prior experience with children in residential settings. Sleep-ins are paid at £50, with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent) essential.
• Experience with working with children with EBD needs.
• Previous experience working in a children's residential setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Promote independence, well-being, and positive outcomes.
• Support daily routines, activities, and educational needs.
• Contribute to care plans and ensure safeguarding standards are met.
• Work flexible shifts, including sleep-ins (£50 per sleep-in allowance).

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People

EBD experience

Residential setting experience

Caring and resilient approach

Team and independent working

Safeguarding commitment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People

Job description

FULL ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK REQUIRED- NO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Support Worker Children s Residential
Location: Waltham Abbey
Pay: £13.50 per hour + £50 per sleep-in

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for experienced Support Workers to join our clients dedicated team in a children s residential setting in Waltham Abbey.

What we re looking for

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent) essential
• Experience with working with children with EBD needs
• Previous experience working in a children s residential setting
• A caring, resilient, and professional approach
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What you ll do

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people
• Promote independence, well-being, and positive outcomes
• Support daily routines, activities, and educational needs
• Contribute to care plans and ensure safeguarding standards are met
• Work flexible shifts, including sleep-ins (£50 per sleep-in allowance)

What we offer

• £13.50 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Training and development opportunities
• Regular supervisions and mentoring
• Opportunities to shadow and progress within the organisation
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme

If you re an experienced support worker ready to take the next step in your career, we d love to hear from you.