Children's Support Worker

Children's Support Worker - Ofsted Residential Home

Location: Romford

Contract Type: Full Time

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

Sleep-ins: £70 per night

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

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a full-time Residential Support Worker role where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people? We are recruiting dedicated Full-Time Daytime Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our Ofsted-registered therapeutic children's home in Romford.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about childcare, residential support and therapeutic approaches, and who wants to provide stability, guidance and meaningful support to young people every day.

Why Join Our Therapeutic Children's Home in Romford

Full-Time Stability and Consistent Shifts

This is a full-time Residential Childcare Support Worker position offering regular daytime shifts. You will be part of a consistent and highly supportive team within a structured, therapeutic environment.

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Earn £12.50 – £14.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, with additional sleep-in payments of £70 per night.

Purpose-Driven Childcare Work

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 10–17 with daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education and personal development. Your work will directly help shape their confidence and future independence.

Therapeutic Training and Ongoing Development

We provide full induction, continuous training and development in trauma-informed therapeutic childcare. You will be supported by experienced managers who value reflective practice, teamwork and consistent care.

Key Responsibilities

As a Full-Time Daytime Residential Support Worker you will:

• Provide emotional, practical and therapeutic support to children and young people
• Build safe, consistent and professional relationships
• Support daily routines including meals, activities, appointments and education
• Encourage independence and promote essential life skills
• Maintain high safeguarding standards and follow behaviour support plans
• Keep accurate, Ofsted-compliant notes and reports
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals
• Promote inclusion, social development and positive engagement within the home and community

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience supporting children or young people (residential care, social care, education, youth work)
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm, resilient and consistent under pressure
• Understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and child development
• Flexibility to work full-time day shifts including some weekends

Desirable:

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

What You Will Gain

• Competitive pay: £12.50 – £14.00 per hour
• £70 per night for sleep-in shifts
• Full-time stability with consistent shifts
• Full induction and continuing therapeutic training
• A supportive, inclusive and reflective team culture
• Clear progression routes into Senior Support Worker and Team Leader positions
• Staff wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programmes

Apply Today

If you are compassionate, motivated and committed to helping young people achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter describing why you are interested in joining our team as a Full-Time Daytime Residential Support Worker in Romford.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Is your DBS on the update service ?

Work Location: In person