At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a nurturing home environment.
- Company: Join a brand-new children's residential home dedicated to high-quality care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, company car, birthday rewards, and fully funded qualifications.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, supportive team, and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Direct experience in children's residential care and understanding of EBD required.
The predicted salary is between 29120 - 29120 £ per year.
Location: Hatfield
Service Type: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Capacity: Maximum 2 children per home
Salary: £29,120 + £70 sleep-in allowance per night
Driving Licence: Ideally required
Experience: Direct children’s residential experience essential
About the Homes
Brand-new children’s residential home supporting children with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home will care for up to two children, offering a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. You’ll be joining a strong, supportive Registered Manager and a team committed to high-quality care, consistency, and positive outcomes.
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in the daily care and development of young people living in the home. You’ll provide emotional and practical support, help create routines, and ensure the home remains a safe, structured, and child-centred environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and support to young people
- Build trusting, therapeutic relationships and act as a positive role model
- Support young people with daily routines, education, activities, and appointments
- Promote independence, resilience, and positive behaviour
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and safeguarding documentation
- Work collaboratively with the wider team, external professionals, and families
- Participate in sleep-ins and follow the home’s rota pattern
- Uphold the home’s ethos, values, and commitment to Ofsted standards
- Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and structured living environment
Requirements
- Direct experience in children’s residential care is essential
- Understanding of EBD and trauma-informed practice
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour with patience and professionalism
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work shifts, nights, and sleep-ins
- A driving licence is ideal
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Children & Young People) are beneficial – training and qualifications can be funded
Company Benefits
- Company car
- Birthday reward & paid day off
- Employee of the Month recognition
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Strong, supportive Registered Manager
- Qualifications fully funded
- Overtime rate + uplift
- Counselling referrals – 6 free sessions
- Christmas & Boxing Day paid at double time
- £1,000 loyalty bonus after 5 years
- Sleep-in allowance: £70 per night
Children's Home Support Worker in Hatfield employer: Luna Recruitment Ltd
Join a respected provider in Nottingham that prioritises high-quality care and the well-being of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. With a supportive senior management structure and an experienced staff team, you will have the opportunity to lead a nurturing environment that fosters growth and positive outcomes for children. The company is committed to employee development, offering training and resources to help you excel in your role as a Registered Manager.
