Job Title: Residential Children’s Support Worker
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, South East England / SS0 7AB
Salary: £31,874 - £34,099 per annum (including sleep-in allowance and enhanced payments for nights and bank holidays)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
We are seeking compassionate and reliable Residential Children’s Support Workers to join a specialised therapeutic children’s home in Westcliff-on-Sea. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who have experienced adversity, providing safety, stability, and a sense of belonging within a nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Building trusting, positive relationships with children through consistency, empathy, and respect
- Supporting children with daily routines, education, activities, and emotional regulation
- Using trauma-informed approaches to help children feel safe and understood
- Promoting a warm, homely environment where children can heal and thrive
- Contributing to care plans, risk assessments, and maintaining accurate records
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
- Acting as a positive role model, championing each child’s strengths and potential
- Encouraging children to participate in new activities, fostering confidence and resilience
Requirements & Qualifications
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
- Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong communication skills and a reflective, team-focused approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep‑ins, and nights
- Experience in residential childcare is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
- 33 days holiday, increasing with service (including additional days for long service, birthday, and Christmas)
- Extensive training programme, including specialised trauma-informed practice
- Supportive supervision and a values-driven team culture
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Employee Assistance Programme, GP Helpline, enhanced sick pay, pension scheme, and other benefits
Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.
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