Support Worker

LJ Recruitment; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Support Worker for a children's residential home in Stanford-le-Hope. The role involves providing personal care and emotional support to young people with learning disabilities. Applicants must have residential care experience and a full UK driving license. The position offers £26,325 plus overtime and sleep-in pay, with opportunities for training and career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full training and development

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Qualifications

• Must be age 22+ with residential care experience.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence (2+ years, no points).
• Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, emotional support, and daily living assistance.
• Promote independence and positive behaviour.
• Support outings, education, and life skills development.

Skills

Residential care experience

Emotional support

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Full-Time Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

📍 Stanford-le-Hope, Essex | 💷 £26,325 + sleep-in/overtime pay

🕒 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am), incl. weekends & sleep-ins

🚀 Immediate Start Available

We're hiring experienced Support Workers for a 5-bed mixed gender children's home, supporting young people (8-18) with learning disabilities.

🔹 The Role

Provide personal care, emotional support, and daily living assistance.

Promote independence and positive behaviour.

Work across day/night shifts including weekends and sleep-ins.

Support outings, education, and life skills development.

✅ Requirements

• Age 22+ with residential care experience.
• Full UK manual driving licence (2+ years, no points).
• Enhanced DBS, right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility for full rota.

🎓 Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Understanding of autism & behavioural support.

💼 What's Offered

£26,325 + overtime & sleep-in enhancements.

Full training, development, and wellbeing support.

Career progression in a supportive environment.

📩 Apply today to join a passionate, dedicated team making a real impact