Senior / Residential Support Workers (EBD Childrens Residential Home)

Senior / Residential Support Workers (EBD Children’s Residential Home) Full-Time Salary package of £25,350 – £33,000 excluding sleep-in allowance (dependent on experience and qualifications) Are you passionate about making a positive impact to a child's life Do you believe every child is special and are you willing to put in the time and effort required to help the children we support discover their purpose Are you ready for your next fun-filled and adventurous career move If so, we can't wait to hear from you! About the Role We are seeking empathetic and motivated individuals to join our team as Residential Support and Senior Residential Support Workers, providing consistent and nurturing care to children and young people with EBD living at our children's home located in Hertfordshire (HP3). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life. Candidate will possess a good understanding of OFSTED regulations and compliance requirements, along with experience of working at a children's home. Key Responsibilities: • Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people. • Provide direct care and support to children and young people in line with their individual care plans. • Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment. • Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and key working sessions. • Support with staff induction and training. • Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed. • Uphold safeguarding and behaviour support procedures. • Support daily routines, including education, activities, appointments and personal care. • Maintain accurate records and reports. • Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Lead shifts and support the team with guidance, mentoring and supervision. Requirements: • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within 2 years. • Experience working with children or young people. • Strong communication, empathy and resilience. • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. • Sound understanding of safeguarding and therapeutic approaches to care. • Full UK driving licence – desirable. Benefits: • Additional pay for sleep-ins. • Comprehensive training and professional development programme. • Funded qualifications and career development support. • Clear progression pathway to management roles. • Pension scheme. • Supportive team culture and inclusive working environment. Hours: • 37.5 hours; Full-Time • Shift work including weekends, evenings and nights plus sleep-ins (separate sleep-in rate) If you are a compassionate individual with a passion for providing quality care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required.