Job Description

Daytime Residential Support Worker - Ofsted Registered Children's Home

Location:

Romford

Contract Type:

Full Time

Pay:

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

Sleep-ins:

50 per night

Shift Pattern:

Day Shifts, 8:00am - 8:30pm

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time role in a Residential Children's Home where you can genuinely make a difference every day? We are seeking motivated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our Ofsted-registered therapeutic children's home in Romford. If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to build a meaningful career in residential childcare, this is an excellent opportunity.

Why Work With Us?

Full-Time Stability and Consistent Day Shifts

This is a full-time Day Residential Support Worker role offering structured hours and a stable working pattern within an experienced and supportive team.

Competitive Pay and Sleep-In Enhancements

You will earn 12.50 - 14.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications), plus an additional 50 for each sleep-in shift.

Purpose-Driven Residential Childcare

Working with children and young people aged 10-17, you will support daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education and personal development. You will play a key role in helping young people build resilience, independence and life skills.

Therapeutic Training and Professional Development

We provide a thorough induction, ongoing therapeutic training and regular development opportunities. You will be supported by an experienced management team who value reflective practice and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

As a Daytime Residential Support Worker, you will:

Provide emotional, practical and therapeutic support to children and young people Build safe, consistent and professional relationships Support daily routines including meals, activities, appointments and education Encourage independence and promote essential life skills Uphold high safeguarding standards and follow behaviour support plans Complete accurate, Ofsted-compliant reports and daily records Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals Promote inclusion, positive engagement and social development

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Experience supporting children or young people (residential care, social care, education, SEN, youth work or similar) Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills Ability to remain calm, resilient and consistent during challenging situations Understanding of safeguarding, child development and professional boundaries Flexibility to work full-time day shifts, including some weekends

Desirable:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) First Aid training Experience supporting young people with emotional or behavioural needs Full UK driving licence

What You Will Gain

Competitive pay: 12.50 - 14.00 per hour 50 per sleep-in shift Full-time, consistent daytime hours Comprehensive induction and therapeutic training Supportive, inclusive and reflective team culture Clear career progression towards Senior Support Worker or Team Leader roles Staff wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programmes

Apply Today

If you are dedicated, caring and motivated to help young people achieve positive outcomes, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you are interested in the Full-Time Day Residential Support Worker role at our Romford children's home.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.50-14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Application question(s):

Is your DBS on the update service ?
Work Location: In person