Children'S Residential Support Worker in Croydon, Greater London

Residential Children's Support Worker | Purley | £13.25 to £14.50 per Hour

Location: Purley, South London
Salary: £13.25 to £14.50 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Service: 2 Bed Children's Residential Home (EBD)

A smaller home where you can make a real difference.

We're recruiting for a Residential Children's Support Worker to join a welcoming and supportive 2 bed children's home in Purley.

This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young people and wants to be part of a team where relationships, consistency and quality of care really matter.

With just two young people in the home, there is a real opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide individualised support and help create a safe, stable and positive environment.

What makes this opportunity appealing?

• Small, 2 bed home: The opportunity to provide more personalised care and build strong relationships with young people.

• Supportive team environment: Work alongside colleagues who understand the importance of teamwork, communication and consistency.

• Meaningful work: Help young people overcome challenges, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

• Permanent opportunity: Build your career within children's residential care.

• Opportunity to develop: Gain valuable experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting young people with their day-to-day routines, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

• Building positive, trusting relationships and providing consistent support.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and essential life skills.

• Supporting young people with education, activities and community engagement.

• Managing challenging situations calmly and using positive behaviour support strategies.

• Maintaining accurate daily records and following safeguarding procedures.

• Working closely with colleagues to create a safe, welcoming and homely environment.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally within residential care, EBD or SEMH settings.

• A caring, patient and resilient approach.

• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

• The ability to work positively as part of a team.

• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare would be advantageous.

Interested?

If you're looking for a permanent role in a smaller children's home where you can build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact CANDL Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.