Residential Support Worker - Childrens EBD

Residential Support Worker – Children’s EBD

Locations: London, Essex, Kent and surrounding areas
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Service: Children’s residential care – Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

We are recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers to join children’s homes supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands children’s residential care and can provide young people with consistent, safe and nurturing support.

You will become part of a committed residential team, helping young people develop confidence, independence and stability while working within clear care plans, routines and boundaries.

The role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide safe, consistent and child-centred support
• Build positive and professional relationships with young people
• Support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Help create a stable, structured and nurturing home environment
• Encourage independence, education and positive activities
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and behaviour-support strategies
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations
• Complete accurate daily notes, incident reports and handovers
• Support young people with appointments, activities and community access
• Work closely with colleagues, social workers and other professionals
• Maintain strong safeguarding standards
• Support household routines and the day-to-day running of the home
• Work shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

Essential requirements

Applicants must have:

• Recent experience working within a UK children’s residential EBD setting
• A good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour
• The ability to remain calm, consistent and resilient
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills
• A child-centred and trauma-informed approach
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
• An existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK

A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or Children and Young People is desirable, although applications may be considered from experienced candidates who are willing to complete the qualification.

Important application information

Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions. Applicants must already have unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Recent UK children’s residential EBD experience is essential. Applications from candidates whose experience is solely within adult care, domiciliary care, healthcare or overseas settings cannot be considered.

What the organisation offers

You will be joining a growing children’s residential provider with an experienced management structure and a strong focus on positive outcomes for young people.

The organisation provides:

• Supportive management and senior leadership
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to complete relevant qualifications
• Career progression into Senior Support Worker and Team Leader roles
• A structured and child-focused working environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives

To be considered, please apply with an up-to-date CV clearly showing your UK children’s residential EBD experience.