Residential Childcare Support Worker

Residential Childcare Support Worker – Children's Home

Westcliff-on-Sea | £30,191–£31,490 per year (including sleep-ins) | Full-Time

Are you a caring, resilient person who wants to make a real difference in a young person's life? Do you have experience supporting children, or are you looking to build a rewarding career in residential childcare?

Kites Children's Services is looking for compassionate, reliable Residential Childcare Support Workers to join its therapeutic children's home in Westcliff-on-Sea.

You'll be helping children who have experienced difficult circumstances feel safe, understood and supported. It's a rewarding role where patience, consistency and genuine care make all the difference.

The Role

No two days are the same! You'll work closely with young people, building trusting relationships and supporting their everyday lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting daily routines, education and activities
• Helping children manage emotions and challenging behaviour
• Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development
• Supporting cooking, shopping and household activities
• Acting as a key worker for an allocated young person
• Maintaining accurate care records and safeguarding standards
• Working with families, social workers and other professionals

About You

We're looking for someone who is patient, emotionally resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people.

You'll need to:

• Be willing to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Hold a valid driving licence
• Work shifts, including evenings, weekends, waking nights and sleep-ins
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Previous residential childcare experience is welcome but not essential. Full training is provided.

What's On Offer?

• 33 days' holiday, plus additional service-related leave
• Birthday leave and birthday and Christmas gifts
• Enhanced night and bank holiday payments
• Specialist training and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme and GP helpline
• Enhanced sick pay and pension
• Supportive supervision and ongoing development

Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks apply. UK right to work required. Sponsorship is not available.