Support Worker (Children)

Healthy Careers; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50 sleep-in payments

Career progression support

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childca

Job summary

Healthy Careers is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a brand-new children’s home. You’ll provide high-quality care, support daily routines and education, and help young people build life skills in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work a 1 on / 2 off, 3-week rolling rota with full-time hours and regular sleep-in duties. Enhanced DBS, ongoing training, and clear progression paths are included to support your growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care, youth work, education, or support work is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support within a residential setting
• Build positive relationships to promote emotional wellbeing and development
• Support daily routines, life skills, education, and recreational activities
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records and comply with regulations and quality standards

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Safeguarding

Resilience

Job description

Residential Support Worker (Children)

Salary: 13.50 - 14.00 + 50 per sleep-in

Full-Time 1 on / 2 off, 3-week rolling rota

Join a new, high-spec children's home with a reputable, Ofsted-regulated provider. We're looking for passionate, caring individuals to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma or challenges.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide high-quality care and support within a residential setting
• Build positive relationships to promote emotional wellbeing and development
• Support daily routines, life skills, education, and recreational activities
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records and comply with regulations and quality standards

Who We’re Looking For:

• Passionate, patient, and resilient individuals
• Strong communicators and team players
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
• Experience in residential care, youth work, education, or support work is a plus-but the right values and attitude matter most

Why Join:

• Work in a brand-new, high-spec children’s home
• 50 sleep-in payments
• Clear career progression and support to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Ongoing training, supervision, and supportive leadership

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

This is your chance to be part of a supportive, high-performing team making a meaningful impact every day.