Support Worker - Children's Home
5 days ago
Enfield
Support Worker - Children's Home Location: Enfield Full time flexible days Pay rate: £13 per hour About the Role We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our team in Enfield. You’ll be working in a warm, supportive environment, providing care and guidance to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviour. As part of a close-knit team, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and structured home where young people can thrive, develop life skills, and build positive futures. Key Responsibilities: • Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children and young people, • Support with daily routines, education, and recreational activities, • Promote independence, self-esteem, and positive behaviour, • Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning, • Work closely with colleagues and professionals (social workers, therapists, schools), • Ensure the home meets regulatory standards and safeguarding requirements Requirements: • Experience working with children or young people in residential or similar settings (preferred), • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Resilience, patience, and empathy when managing challenging behaviour, • Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential), • Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends What We Offer: • Competitive pay and overtime rates, • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, • Supportive management and career progression, • Rewarding work where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives If you’re passionate about helping young people reach their full potential and want to be part of a caring, committed team — we’d love to hear from you