Support Worker - LJ Recruitment : Job Details

�? Full-Time Support Worker - 5-Bed Mixed Gender Children's Residential Home �?

?? Location: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex?? Position: Full-Time - 12-Hour Shifts (7am-7pm & 7pm-7am, including weekends & sleep-ins)?? Salary:£26,325 per year (plus overtime and sleep-in enhancements)?? Start Date: Immediate start available

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children and young people? Join our team at a well-established 5-bed mixed gender children's residential home in Stanford-le-Hope.

We support children aged 8-18 with learning disabilities, providing a safe, nurturing environment where each young person is empowered to reach their full potential.

?? Your Role:

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, personalised care to children and young people of all genders
• Support with personal care, education, social skills, and daily living activities
• Promote independence, positive behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records and work within safeguarding frameworks
• Participate in community activities and outings
• Work flexibly across 12-hour shifts:
  • Day shifts: 7:00am-7:00pm
  • Night shifts: 7:00pm-7:00am
  • Including weekends and sleep-ins on a rota
• Overtime available

? Essential Requirements:

• Experience in a residential care setting
• Full manual UK driving licence held for 2+ years with no points
• Clean Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK
• Full flexibility to work across day, night, weekend, and sleep-in shifts
• Strong communication and team-working skills
• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children

�? Desirable:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
• Understanding of autism, sensory needs, and positive behaviour support

?? What We Offer:

• £26,325 per year, plus sleep-in and overtime pay
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Supportive team and career development opportunities
• Enhanced holiday and wellbeing benefits