Children'S Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Greenwich, London
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Up to £16 per hour, depending on experience

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join a children’s residential service in Greenwich.

This is a rewarding role supporting children and young people in a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment. As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care, emotional support, guidance, and consistency to children and young people who may have experienced trauma, emotional distress, self-harm, disruption, or complex circumstances.

The Children’s Residential Support Worker role is ideal for someone with experience in residential childcare, children’s services, youth work, supported living, education, or a similar care setting. Candidates must have experience supporting children or young people who present with self-harming behaviours.

About the Service

Our client’s service includes:

• A children’s residential setting based in Greenwich
• Support for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs
• Support for young people who may present with self-harming behaviours
• A safe, caring, and structured home environment
• Person-centred support focused on safety, stability, and positive outcomes

Key Responsibilities

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Support children and young people with their daily routines
• Provide emotional and practical support in a residential setting
• Support young people who may present with self-harm, emotional distress, or challenging behaviours
• Help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment
• Build positive and professional relationships with children and young people
• Encourage independence, confidence, education, and personal development
• Support young people with appointments, activities, and community access
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures, and behaviour support plans
• Record daily notes, incidents, observations, and key information accurately
• Work as part of a team to promote positive outcomes
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and high standards of care

About You

Our client is looking for a Children’s Residential Support Worker who is:

• Experienced in children’s residential care, youth work, social care, education, or a similar setting
• Experienced in supporting children or young people who present with self-harming behaviours
• Calm, patient, and able to manage challenging or high-risk situations professionally
• Understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable children and young people
• Confident writing clear, factual, and professional records
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a positive difference
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Flexible and willing to support children and young people with day-to-day routines

What’s on Offer

• Full-time position based in Greenwich
• Up to £16 per hour, depending on experience
• Meaningful work supporting children and young people
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop experience within children’s residential care
• Role with genuine impact on young people’s lives

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the Children’s Residential Support Worker role further.