Children's Residential Support Worker

Grays Source: WhatJobs

£26,208 per annum

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.