Overview
Care Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care (Epilepsy & Complex Needs)
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Pay: £25,943 - £27,564 per annum (£13.30 - £14.14 per hour)
Hours: Full-time & Part-time available
Shifts: Early (7:00am–2:30pm) | Late (2:15pm–9:45pm) | Alternate Weekends
About St Elizabeth’s Centre
St Elizabeth’s Centre is a large, values-led charity supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Our site includes:
* Children’s Homes
* School and College
* Supported Living
* On-site therapy and nursing teams
We offer a supportive, professional and welcoming environment where care staff are trained, valued and supported.
The Care Support Worker role
As a Care Support Worker in our Children’s Homes, you will support children aged 5–19 with epilepsy and complex medical and developmental needs. You do not need previous care experience — full training is provided.
Responsibilities
* Providing person-centred care and support
* Supporting children with personal care, wellbeing and daily routines
* Encouraging participation in education, play, therapy and community activities
* Supporting activities such as swimming, baking, shopping and outings
* Recording care notes and progress in line with safeguarding standards
* Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, therapists and teachers
* Following care plans and behaviour support strategies
What we’re looking for
* Kind, patient and compassionate individuals
* Reliable and calm, especially in challenging situations
* Good communication skills
* Willingness to work early, late and weekend shifts
* Experience in care, epilepsy or complex needs is welcome but not essential
Training & development
We provide:
* Full paid induction
* Ongoing training delivered by our Learning & Development and Nursing teams
* Epilepsy awareness and emergency response training
* Fully funded Diploma in Residential Childcare (RQF Level 3) (Mandatory requirement)
* Career progression into Senior Care roles
What we offer
* Competitive hourly pay
* 20% uplift for weekend overtime
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Free DBS check
* Free on-site parking
* Subsidised staff transport from Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts
* Affordable on-site staff accommodation (£200 per month, up to 2 years – role dependent)
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Getting here
St Elizabeth’s Centre is in a rural location. Access to reliable transport is essential, particularly outside set shift patterns. Subsidised staff transport and on-site accommodation are available.
Apply now
Apply today! Interviews are held on a rolling basis. If you need adjustments or further information, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Safeguarding & inclusion
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People.
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