Support Worker - Children\'s Residential Services (EBD)

Overview

Job Title: Support Worker – Children\’s Residential Services (EBD) | Location: Bexley, London | Home Reports to: Registered Manager / Deputy Manager | Hours: Shift-based (including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins/waking nights as required)

Job Purpose

The Support Worker will provide high-quality, child-centred care and support to children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) living in a residential setting. The role focuses on safeguarding, promoting emotional wellbeing, supporting positive behaviour, and helping children achieve stability, independence, and positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent, and nurturing care in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Build positive relationships and support children\’s emotional and behavioural needs.
• Use therapeutic approaches to manage behaviour and promote independence and life skills.
• Safeguard children by recognising and reporting concerns in line with procedures.
• Support daily living tasks, including personal care, activities, and maintaining a homely environment.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the team and professionals.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, including checks, medication, and emergency procedures.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people with EBD, trauma, or challenging behaviour OR strong transferable skills.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and nights.
• Enhanced DBS check (Children\’s Barred List) – required.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience in residential children\’s homes.
• Training in trauma-informed care, de-escalation, or PBS.
• Knowledge of the Children\\\’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Ongoing mandatory and specialist training (Safeguarding, EBD, Trauma, Behaviour Management).
• Regular supervision and annual appraisal.
• Opportunities for career progression within Daylight Children\\\’s Services