Job Description

0 Hour Contract - Day Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Romford

Contract:

Bank / Flexible (0 Hours, with opportunity to transition to part-time or full-time)

Salary:

12.50 - 14.00 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Shift Pattern:

Day shifts, 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Sleep-ins:

Paid at 70 per night

Make a Real Difference Every Day - Support Young Lives with Compassion

Are you a caring and dedicated childcare professional looking for a role where every shift truly matters?
Join our children's residential home in Romford as a Day Support Worker and provide consistent, therapeutic care that helps young people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.

While this is a 0-hours bank contract, there is the opportunity to work near full-time hours. For those looking for more stability, the role offers the chance to transition into part-time or full-time contracts. This means you can enjoy flexibility, career progression, and the chance to make a lasting impact on young lives.

About the Role

As a Residential Day Support Worker, you will be part of a supportive team, delivering hands-on care to children and young people in a nurturing environment.

You will:

Provide personalised support including personal care and daily living tasks. Build positive relationships that foster trust and confidence. Encourage personal, social, and emotional development through activities and routines. Follow and contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies. Maintain a safe, nurturing home environment. Keep clear, accurate records and report changes in behaviour or wellbeing. Work in partnership with families, colleagues, and external professionals. Travel where required to support young people in different settings.
Shifts follow a regular 2-week rolling rota, providing structure and a balanced approach to work-life commitments.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Experience supporting children or young people (residential care or similar setting preferred). Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and positive relationships. Patience, empathy, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping others. Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Flexibility to work a structured rota including evenings and weekends. A team player with a collaborative, supportive approach.

Desirable:

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Workforce. First Aid training. Experience supporting children with complex or challenging behaviours. Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay: 12.50 - 14.00 (based on experience and qualifications). Sleep-ins paid at 70 per night. Structured 2-week rolling rota for better work-life balance. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Clear career progression pathways in children's residential care. Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team culture. Employee Assistance Programme to support wellbeing.
Ready to Make an Impact?

Every shift is an opportunity to be a consistent, supportive presence in a young person's life. If you're ready to bring empathy, resilience, and commitment to a role where you can truly make a difference, apply today with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why this Day Support Worker role inspires you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS Registered to the Update Service (preferred) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person