Children'S Residential Support Worker

This is a permanent role for a Children's Residential Support Worker in a two-bed children's home in Purley, South London, offering £13.25 to £14.50 per hour. With just two young people in the home, you will provide individualised support and build meaningful relationships, helping them overcome challenges, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes. You will work alongside colleagues who understand the importance of teamwork, communication and consistency, creating a safe, stable and positive environment where relationships and quality of care really matter.

Residential Children's Support Worker | Purley | -13.25 to -14.50 per Hour

Location: Purley, South London
Salary: -13.25 to -14.50 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Service: 2 Bed Children's Residential Home (EBD)

A smaller home where you can make a real difference.

We're recruiting for a Residential Children's Support Worker to join a welcoming and supportive 2 bed children's home in Purley.

This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young people and wants to be part of a team where relationships, consistency and quality of care really matter.

With just two young people in the home, there is a real opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide individualised support and help create a safe, stable and positive environment.

What makes this opportunity appealing?

• Small, 2 bed home: The opportunity to provide more personalised care and build strong relationships with young people.

• Supportive team environment: Work alongside colleagues who understand the importance of teamwork, communication and consistency.

• Meaningful work: Help young people overcome challenges, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

• Permanent opportunity: Build your career within children's residential care.

• Opportunity to develop: Gain valuable experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting young people with their day-to-day routines, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

• Building positive, trusting relationships and providing consistent support.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and essential life skills.

• Supporting young people with education, activities and community engagement.

• Managing challenging situations calmly and using positive behaviour support strategies.

• Maintaining accurate daily records and following safeguarding procedures.

• Working closely with colleagues to create a safe, welcoming and homely environment.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally within residential care, EBD or SEMH settings.

• A caring, patient and resilient approach.

• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

• The ability to work positively as part of a team.

• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare would be advantageous.

Interested?

If you're looking for a permanent role in a smaller children's home where you can build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact CANDL Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.