We are looking for a Children’s Residential Support Worker who can establish meaningful relationships, create a positive, warm, and rewarding environment, and provide a supportive role in the lives of young people. The worker will give advice and support to empower children in addressing past and present difficulties.
- £30 sleep‑in payment per mandatory sleep‑in shift
- Additional overtime pay of 1.25x the hourly rate
- Hours: 40 per week on a rotational basis (rota 4 weeks in advance)
- 2–3 shifts per week: 08:00–23:00 – with sleep‑ins
The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – from organising activities to 1:1 support and attending off‑site activities. A Residential Care Worker must be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to guide young people toward making positive choices.
The children in our Colchester home are aged 4–12 years old. It is a fast‑paced, busy environment, and we look for individuals with an ‘up‑for‑anything’ attitude and a genuine love of working with young children.
Key responsibilities
- Providing emotional support during challenging times
- Fostering ambition, assisting young people in achieving goals and maximising potential
- Offering support in educational pursuits
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or other meetings as directed by the line manager
- Empowering young people to actively participate in decision‑making about their lives and future
- Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
- Encouraging community engagement, attending off‑site activities, and expanding personal social networks
- Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.)
New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but full training will be provided. All staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day‑to‑day role.
Qualifications/Experience/Requirements
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
- Full UK driving licence preferable
- No prior experience necessary; only a commitment and passion for working with young people
- Attendance at a two‑week training program is required
- Must have availability for sleep‑in shifts
Benefits
- £30 additional payment per sleep‑in shift
- Enhanced DBS covered
- Comprehensive induction and training provided
- 2–3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
- Rota provided 4 weeks in advance
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