Residential Support Worker

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.