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Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 26,325 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Great Dunmow, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Full-Time Support Worker - Children's Residential Home (Thaxted, Essex)
£13.50/hr | 37.5 hrs/week | Manual Driver 25+ Required | OFSTED "Outstanding" Home
Recruiting on behalf of a truly fantastic client - this is one not to miss!
We're on the lookout for a Support Worker with heart, humour, and heaps of common sense to join one of our amazing clients in their beautiful, homely children's residential service based in Thaxted, Essex.
This is not just "another care job." This is an opportunity to be part of something really special.
🌟 About the Home
Our client runs a small, family-feel residential service for five wonderful young people (mixed gender), all with learning disabilities. The team has just been awarded "Outstanding" by Ofsted - a huge achievement that speaks volumes about their commitment, love, and high standards of care.
The vibe?
Think: laughter in the kitchen, music playing on car journeys, silly jokes, shared celebrations, and a team that has each other's backs - always.
🚀 The Role
This is a full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week), worked across:
2 long shifts: 7:30am - 10:00pm
1 half-day: 2:30pm - 10:00pm
You'll be doing everything from school runs and daily routines to supporting emotional development, encouraging independence, and just generally being the rock-solid, fun, supportive adult every child deserves in their life.
Verbal communication skills are a must - the young people need someone who can engage, chat, explain, reassure, and maybe even sing along to the radio.
🎯 Who We're Looking For
We're open-minded - experience in care is great, but not essential. What matters most is your attitude. If you're calm, consistent, compassionate, and can handle a bit of chaos with a sense of humour… let's talk.
Here's what's non-negotiable:
Manual driving licence, held for at least 2 years
25+ years old (for insurance reasons)
No more than 3 points on your licence
Able to work the shift pattern and commit to a full-time role
💥 What's in It for You?
£13.50 per hour
Full training from day one
Career progression opportunities within a supportive, well-established provider
A genuinely lovely team who will help you grow, learn, and feel part of something meaningful
Oh - and did we mention the Ofsted rating? "Outstanding". That's no small thing.
💬 A Word from the Team:
"It's honestly like a little family. We laugh a lot, we work hard, and we support each other through everything. The kids are amazing, and seeing them grow is what keeps us all going."
🎉 Interested?
If you're ready for a role where you can make a real impact, work with a brilliant team, and go home every day knowing you did something meaningful - we'd love to hear from you.
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