Children’s Residential Support Worker – New 4-Bed EBD Service
Location: Hoddesdon
Salary: £12.50 – £13.50 per hour
Sleep-in Rate: £50 per sleep
Shift Pattern: 1 day on (with sleep-in), followed by 2 days off
Shift Times: 07:30 – 23:00

Our client is opening a brand-new 4-bed residential service in Hoddesdon, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). They are now recruiting Children’s Residential Support Workers to join their dedicated, child-centred team.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To provide advice, support, and care to young people, always safeguarding their welfare. You will attend to their practical, physical, and emotional needs, acting as a positive role model to help them address their challenges and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with daily living tasks including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the home.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, offering consistent and unconditional support.
• Attend to the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural, and educational needs of each young person.
• Act as a role model and guide for young people, supporting positive behaviour and self-control.
• Follow and contribute to individual care plans, adapting them as needs change.
• Take keyworker responsibility for specific young people.
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support, especially during times of stress or crisis.
• Support education, extracurricular activities, and social development.
• Keep detailed records and contribute to planning meetings, reviews, and safeguarding discussions.
• Promote young people’s involvement in decisions about their lives.
• Advocate for young people in professional settings.
• Encourage community involvement and social networking.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team and attend regular team meetings.
• Maintain accurate financial and household records.
• Follow all safeguarding procedures and health & safety regulations.
• Engage in regular supervision and ongoing training.
• Uphold the values and ethos of the home while helping young people thrive in a supportive environment.

Requirements:

• Secondary education (GCSE level or equivalent).
• Full, clean UK manual driving licence.
• Suitable to work with children and young people (enhanced DBS required).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to form and maintain healthy boundaries and relationships.
• Basic household and cooking skills.
• Emotional resilience and ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.
• Ability to work as part of a team and under your own initiative.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Why Join This Team?

• Be part of a supportive, passionate team in a brand-new, purpose-built service.
• Make a real impact on the lives of children and young people.
• Access regular training, supervision, and career development opportunities.
• Contribute to a nurturing environment focused on safety, consistency, and positive outcomes.

Ready to start a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference?
Apply now or contact us to find out more about this exciting opportunity.