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Children'S Residential Support Worker

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 29,120 - 32,400 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Location: Cheshunt

Service Type: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

Capacity: Maximum 2 children per home

Salary: £29,120 + £70 sleep‑in allowance per night

Driving Licence: Ideally required

Experience: Direct children’s residential experience essential

About the Homes

Brand‑new children’s residential home supporting children with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home will care for up to two children, offering a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. You’ll be joining a strong, supportive Registered Manager and a team committed to high‑quality care, consistency, and positive outcomes.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in the daily care and development of young people living in the home. You’ll provide emotional and practical support, help create routines, and ensure the home remains a safe, structured, and child‑centred environment.

Key Responsibilities

  * Provide high‑quality care and support to young people

  * Build trusting, therapeutic relationships and act as a positive role model

  * Support young people with daily routines, education, activities, and appointments

  * Promote independence, resilience, and positive behaviour

  * Maintain accurate records, reports, and safeguarding documentation

  * Work collaboratively with the wider team, external professionals, and families

  * Participate in sleep‑ins and follow the home’s rota pattern

  * Uphold the home’s ethos, values, and commitment to Ofsted standards

  * Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and structured living environment

Requirements

  * Direct experience in children’s residential care is essential

  * Understanding of EBD and trauma‑informed practice

  * Ability to manage challenging behaviour with patience and professionalism

  * Strong communication and teamwork skills

  * Flexibility to work shifts, nights, and sleep‑ins

  * A driving licence is ideal

  * Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Children & Young People) are beneficial — training and qualifications can be funded

Company Benefits

  * Company car

  * Birthday reward & paid day off

  * Employee of the Month recognition

  * Refer‑a‑friend bonus

  * Strong, supportive Registered Manager

  * Qualifications fully funded

  * Overtime rate + uplift

  * Counselling referrals – 6 free sessions

  * Christmas & Boxing Day paid at double time

  * £1,000 loyalty bonus after 5 years

  * Sleep‑in allowance: £70 per night

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