Job Description

Main Purpose of the role

A new Children's Home is recruiting Senior Support Workers for its Chelmsford location. these senior support workers will be required to provide a safe, nurturing environment for the young people to flourish in and develop emotionally and behaviourally. Work in line with Aden Homes Limited values and principles and promote the young people to discover their own identity in this world, ensuring they build the self-esteem and resilience to allow them to reach their full potential. To actively engage the young people in activities in the community to allow them to develop the skills to positively engage with the wider community. To be positive role models for the young people and encourage them to make the right decisions and understand that mistakes are made to be learnt from. To have the ability to effectively work within a team and as an individual, sharing best practices to create the best outcomes for the young people. To be compassionate, patient and resilient maintaining your own self-control, enabling the young people to feel safe in your care when in crisis. To understand that information you deal with is kept under the strictest confidentiality.

Requirements for the role

Essential;

Compassion, patience, resilience and empathy Have a genuine interest in working with vulnerable looked after children and young people Enhanced DBS Checked Ability to learn and develop new skills Have good written and communication skills Proven organisational skills and have the ability to work under supervision and unsupervised Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and in stressful environments Ability to engage effectively with children and young people Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and external professionals Proven ability to work effectively in a team Computer literate Proven ability of excellent listening skills Partake enthusiastically in activities with the young people- with a proven ability of understanding the varying needs of young people and how you will work with the team to meet these A desire to strive for the best outcomes for the young people and the company Be willing to partake in any training as instructed by the home At least two years' experience working in Residential Childcare Working towards the QCF Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare Live locally to Chelmsford.
DESIRABLE;

Previous experience working as a Senior Childcare Practitioner Residential Childcare Setting Hold the Level/Level 5 in Childcare Leadership and Management Extensive knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 including the Quality standards
We offer competitive pay rates and flexible scheduling options. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. If you are passionate about helping individuals with disabilities or special needs achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-13.75 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

providing children residential care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) Level 3 or 4 diploma in Children's residential qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/07/2025