Children’s Residential Support Worker

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker - Thamesmead, Greenwich

We are recruiting 2 Children’s Residential Support Workers for an established 2-bed EBD children’s home in Thamesmead, Greenwich.

The home is currently Ofsted registered and rated Good, with one young person currently in placement. 

We are looking for experienced Support Workers who understand the importance of consistency, relationship-based care and working in a trauma-informed way with children and young people. 

What we are looking for

• At least 1 year of experience working in a children’s residential home
• An understanding of PACE
• An understanding of trauma-informed approaches
• A calm, consistent and child-centred approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence building positive and appropriate relationships with young people
• A full UK driving licence is preferred

Training and support

• Enrolment onto a Level 4 qualification through the apprenticeship route
• Monthly clinical supervision
• Ongoing support and development within an established residential service 

Shift pattern

• Day: 7:00am–7:00pm
• Night: 7:00pm–7:00am
• Sleep-in: 7:00pm–11:00pm, sleep-in, then 7:00am start 

Pay

• £14.00–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience
• £65 per sleep-in 

If you have children’s residential experience and are looking for a supportive home where you can continue developing professionally, we’d be happy to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and current availability.

Reference 225696570