Support Worker – Children’s Residential Services (EBD)

Description

Job Title: Support Worker – Children’s Residential Services (EBD)

Location: Bexley, London

Residential Home Reports to: Registered Manager / Deputy Manager

Hours: Shift-based (including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins/waking nights as required

Job Purpose

The Support Worker will provide high-quality, child-centred care and support to children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) living in a residential setting. The role focuses on safeguarding, promoting emotional wellbeing, supporting positive behaviour, and helping children achieve stability, independence, and positive outcomes

Key Responsibilities

* Provide safe, consistent, and nurturing care in line with individual care plans

* Build positive, professional relationships with children and young people

* Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times

* Support emotional wellbeing and manage behaviours using positive and trauma-informed approaches

* Assist with daily living tasks, personal care, and household routines

* Encourage participation in education, activities, and community engagement

* Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with professionals

* Ensure health, safety, and risk management procedures are followed

Person Specification

Essential

* Experience working with children or young people with EBD, trauma, or challenging behaviour OR strong transferable skills.

* A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

* Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional under pressure.

* Good written and verbal communication skills.

* Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and nights.

* Enhanced DBS check (Children’s Barred List) – required.

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People (or willingness to work towards).

Experience in residential children’s homes.

Training in trauma-informed care, de-escalation, or PBS.

Knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015

Training & Development

* Comprehensive induction programme.

* Ongoing mandatory and specialist training (Safeguarding, EBD, Trauma, Behaviour Management).

* Regular supervision and annual appraisal. xjnqpsq

* Opportunities for career progression.

If you are caring, patient, and experienced, we would love to hear from you

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