Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Harlow, Braintree, Saffron Walden
Reports to: Registered Homes Manager
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Salary: £32,400 - £36,560 per annum
Benefits: Full company induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS); Auto enrolment pension scheme; Refer a friend bonus £500; TOB Applies; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); Ongoing continuous career progression with funded qualifications leading to enhanced pay scales; Blue Light Card discount card eligibility; Enhanced DBS funded by us; Staff bonus - 100% occupancy and 3 years service additional £180 per month; TOB applies; White Trees Group, part of SureCare Residential Ltd, provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges.
What You’ll Do
- Support and encourage young people to reach their full potential.
- Create a warm, safe and tidy home environment that promotes wellbeing.
- Build trust whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
- Empower young people to develop skills such as cooking, travel, and self-care.
- Support care planning – contribute to risk assessments, positive behaviour plans, and individual goals.
- Keep accurate, reflective records and complete effective shift handovers.
- Administer medication, manage petty cash responsibly and ensure safety checks are completed.
- Drive company vehicles to transport young people to school, appointments, and activities.
- Work collaboratively with your team, attend meetings and training, and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
Personal Specification
- Naturally caring, patient and empathetic.
- Calm and grounded, even under pressure, with the ability to set clear, consistent boundaries.
- Supportive team player who leads with empathy and kindness.
