Residential Childcare Support Worker – Children's Home
ecruit · Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom
FULL TIME
Job Description
Residential Childcare Support Worker – Children's Home
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Westcliff-on-Sea | £30,191–£31,490 per year (including sleep-ins) | Full-Time
Are you a caring, resilient person who wants to make a real difference in a young person's life? Do you have experience supporting children, or are you looking to build a rewarding career in residential childcare?
Kites Children's Services is looking for compassionate, reliable Residential Childcare Support Workers to join its therapeutic children's home in Westcliff-on-Sea.
You'll be helping children who have experienced difficult circumstances feel safe, understood and supported. It's a rewarding role where patience, consistency and genuine care make all the difference.
The Role
No two days are the same! You'll work closely with young people, building trusting relationships and supporting their everyday lives.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Supporting daily routines, education and activities
· Helping children manage emotions and challenging behaviour
· Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development
· Supporting cooking, shopping and household activities
· Acting as a key worker for an allocated young person
· Maintaining accurate care records and safeguarding standards
· Working with families, social workers and other professionals
About You
We're looking for someone who is patient, emotionally resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people.
You'll need to:
· Be willing to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
· Hold a valid driving licence
· Work shifts, including evenings, weekends, waking nights and sleep-ins
· Have the right to work in the UK
· Previous residential childcare experience is welcome but not essential. Full training is provided.
What's On Offer?
· £30,191–£31,490 annual earnings including sleep-ins
· 33 days' holiday, plus additional service-related leave
· Birthday leave and birthday and Christmas gifts
· Enhanced night and bank holiday payments
· Specialist training and career progression
· Employee Assistance Programme and GP helpline
· Enhanced sick pay and pension
· Supportive supervision and ongoing development
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to build a meaningful career supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help create a brighter future for children who need it most.
Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks apply. UK right to work required. xrexnqw Sponsorship is not available.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Westcliff-on-Sea | £30,191–£31,490 per year (including sleep-ins) | Full-Time
Are you a caring, resilient person who wants to make a real difference in a young person's life? Do you have experience supporting children, or are you looking to build a rewarding career in residential childcare?
Kites Children's Services is looking for compassionate, reliable Residential Childcare Support Workers to join its therapeutic children's home in Westcliff-on-Sea.
You'll be helping children who have experienced difficult circumstances feel safe, understood and supported. It's a rewarding role where patience, consistency and genuine care make all the difference.
The Role
No two days are the same! You'll work closely with young people, building trusting relationships and supporting their everyday lives.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Supporting daily routines, education and activities
· Helping children manage emotions and challenging behaviour
· Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development
· Supporting cooking, shopping and household activities
· Acting as a key worker for an allocated young person
· Maintaining accurate care records and safeguarding standards
· Working with families, social workers and other professionals
About You
We're looking for someone who is patient, emotionally resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people.
You'll need to:
· Be willing to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
· Hold a valid driving licence
· Work shifts, including evenings, weekends, waking nights and sleep-ins
· Have the right to work in the UK
· Previous residential childcare experience is welcome but not essential. Full training is provided.
What's On Offer?
· £30,191–£31,490 annual earnings including sleep-ins
· 33 days' holiday, plus additional service-related leave
· Birthday leave and birthday and Christmas gifts
· Enhanced night and bank holiday payments
· Specialist training and career progression
· Employee Assistance Programme and GP helpline
· Enhanced sick pay and pension
· Supportive supervision and ongoing development
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to build a meaningful career supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help create a brighter future for children who need it most.
Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks apply. UK right to work required. xrexnqw Sponsorship is not available.
Details
| Company | ecruit |
| Location | Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |