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.
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