Children's Residential Support Worker

Location: Godstone, Surrey
Salary: £27,000 - £34,000 per annum (including sleep-ins, depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Make a Positive Difference in a Young Person's Life

We are looking for caring, resilient, and motivated Children's Residential Support Workers to join a welcoming Residential Children's Home in Godstone, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The organisation has one established home, with a "good" rating from Ofsted, and have just launched their second provision, which has welcomed its first young person.

The home is located in a beautifully green, rural part of Surrey, right by Godstone. The service is nestled amongst a cluster of farms and fields, offering the children an abundance of outdoor activities, within the local area. Due to the location of the home, a car/bike is essential, as transport links are limited.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help children and young people build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes within a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children and young people who have trauma informed backgrounds.
• Build positive relationships and promote emotional well-being.
• Have an understanding of trauma informed approaches.
• Support young people with daily routines, education, and social activities.
• Encourage independence, personal development, and positive behaviour.
• Participate in recreational activities and community outings.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning.
• Work as part of a dedicated team to create a safe and nurturing home environment.
• Follow safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of all young people.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 6 months experience working with children, in the UK, within the last 3 years
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people to help them achieve their goals
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Full UK Driving Licence needed
• Willingness to complete relevant training and qualifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with additional payment for sleep-in shifts.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive management team and positive working environment.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Employee assistance and well being support.

If you have the necessary experience, and have access to drive a car or motorbike for your commute, please do get in touch, as it is a great opportunity to consider!