Residential Support Worker

LocationBraintreeContractFull TimeRole TypePermanentWorking hours per week40Salary£13.19 - £13.81 per hour + £30 sleepClosing DateSunday 31 May 2026CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions.We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care.We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first class care.All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader.Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!We are looking for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our home within Bedford and Essex who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties.£30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shiftPlus, an additional overtime pay of 1.2x your hourly rate.Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)Shift Patterns: 2 – 3 shifts per week 08:00am until 11:00pm – with sleep inThe nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.Our children in our Colchester home are aged from 4 - 12 years old. It is a fast paced and busy home and we are looking for individuals with an 'up for anything' attitude and a genuine love for working with young children. Your day with the children will be very varied. No two days are the same and will be packed with fun activities with the kids!Key Responsibilities IncludeProviding emotional support during challenging timesFostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potentialOffering support in the educational pursuits of young individualsMaintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and futureActing as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussionEncouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities and expanding their personal social networksMeeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.)Qualifications/Experience/RequirementsMinimum age requirement: 21 years oldFull UK driving license preferableNo prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young peopleAttendance at a two week training program requiredMust have availability for sleep-in shiftsBenefits£30 additional payment per sleep-in shiftEnhanced DBS coveredComprehensive induction and training provided2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balanceRota provided 4 weeks in advanceIf you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!Job DescriptionResidential_Support_Worker.pdf