DAYTIME SUPPORT WORKER

Daytime Residential Childcare Support Worker – Ofsted Registered Therapeutic Children's Home

Location: Romford

Contract Type: Bank / Flexible (0-hour contract, with the option to progress to part-time or full-time)

Pay: £12.50 – £14.00 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Sleep-ins: Paid at £70 per night

Shift Pattern: Day Shifts, 8:00am – 8:30pm

Make a Difference With Flexible Working

Are you looking for flexible, rewarding work that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people?

We are recruiting Daytime Support Workers to join our Ofsted-registered therapeutic children's residential home in Romford.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to support children and young people in a meaningful and structured environment, while maintaining flexibility over their working hours. Starting on a bank contract, you'll have the option to move into part-time or full-time employment as the service grows.

Why Join Our Residential Childcare Team

Flexible Work Pattern

Choose when you work with full flexibility on a bank (zero-hour) contract. As the service expands, opportunities to move into permanent roles will be available.

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Earn £12.50 – £14.00 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience), plus £70 per sleep-in shift.

Purpose-Led, Meaningful Role

Support young people aged 10–17 with their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and personal growth, helping them develop confidence and independence.

Therapeutic, Supportive Environment

You'll receive full induction, therapeutic training and ongoing development to ensure best practice in trauma-informed residential childcare.

Key Responsibilities

As a Daytime Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people
• Build consistent, professional and trusting relationships
• Support daily routines including meals, activities, appointments and education
• Encourage independence and teach essential life skills
• Maintain safeguarding standards and implement behaviour and risk management strategies
• Keep accurate, Ofsted-compliant notes, reports and observations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals to ensure continuity of care
• Promote inclusion and social development in the home and community

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people (in residential care, education, youth work or social care)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm, consistent and resilient in challenging situations
• Understanding of safeguarding, boundaries and professional standards
• Flexibility to work day shifts, including some weekends

Desirable:

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

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay: £12.50 – £14.00 per hour
• Sleep-in payments at £70 per night
• Opportunity to move into a permanent or contracted role
• Full induction and ongoing therapeutic training
• Supportive, reflective and inclusive team culture
• Clear progression into Senior Support Worker and Team Leader roles
• Access to staff wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

Apply Today

If you are compassionate, reliable and passionate about helping young people reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you are interested in the Flexible Daytime Support Worker role in Romford.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• DBS Registered to the Update Service (preferred)
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)

Work Location: In person