Children's Residential Support Worker

Residential Care Practitioner - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Grays, Essex

Salary: £26,208 per annum + £55 per sleep-in

Full Time | 36 hours per week | Rotating 2 on, 4 off shift pattern

Connective Careers Pathways is recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider for a caring, reliable, and resilient Residential Care Practitioner. You will join a dedicated team in a high-quality 3-bed children's residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Grays, Essex. This is a deeply rewarding opportunity to create a stable, structured, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

The Role

As a Residential Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in the daily lives of the young people in our care. You will act as a positive role model, supporting their emotional well-being, education, personal development, and recreational activities, while ensuring they feel safe, secure, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting young people with their daily routines, life skills, and personal development.
• Promoting emotional well-being and providing high-quality, trauma-informed care.
• Encouraging and assisting young people with their education, hobbies, and activities.
• Helping to create a positive, safe, and nurturing home environment.
• Managing challenging behaviour effectively using positive de-escalation techniques.
• Maintaining accurate daily logs, reports, and communication records.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a children's residential care setting is highly desirable, though not essential.
• A compassionate, patient, resilient, and confident approach when supporting young people.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and professionally.
• A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to making a difference.
• Flexibility to reliably work the required shift pattern, including weekends and sleep-ins.

Working Hours

• 36 hours per week.
• Shift Pattern: 2 days on (including sleep-ins), followed by 4 days off.
• Includes dynamic rota coverage for weekends and bank holidays.

What's on Offer

• Base salary of £26,208 per annum.
• Additional £55 per sleep-in payment.
• Ample opportunities for overtime.
• Fully funded, comprehensive training and professional development.
• A highly supportive management team and an excellent peer environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children.

Apply Today

For more information or to apply, contact:

Connective Careers Pathways