Children's Home Support Worker

Location: Hatfield Service Type: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Capacity: Maximum 2 children per home Salary: £29,120 + £70 sleep‑in allowance per night Driving Licence: Ideally required Experience: Direct children’s residential experience essential About the Homes Brand‑new children’s residential home supporting children with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home will care for up to two children, offering a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. You’ll be joining a strong, supportive Registered Manager and a team committed to high‑quality care, consistency, and positive outcomes. The Role As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in the daily care and development of young people living in the home. You’ll provide emotional and practical support, help create routines, and ensure the home remains a safe, structured, and child‑centred environment. Key Responsibilities * Provide high‑quality care and support to young people * Build trusting, therapeutic relationships and act as a positive role model * Support young people with daily routines, education, activities, and appointments * Promote independence, resilience, and positive behaviour * Maintain accurate records, reports, and safeguarding documentation * Work collaboratively with the wider team, external professionals, and families * Participate in sleep‑ins and follow the home’s rota pattern * Uphold the home’s ethos, values, and commitment to Ofsted standards * Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and structured living environment Requirements * Direct experience in children’s residential care is essential * Understanding of EBD and trauma‑informed practice * Ability to manage challenging behaviour with patience and professionalism * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Flexibility to work shifts, nights, and sleep‑ins * A driving licence is ideal * Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Children & Young People) are beneficial — training and qualifications can be funded Company Benefits * Company car * Birthday reward & paid day off * Employee of the Month recognition * Refer‑a‑friend bonus * Strong, supportive Registered Manager * Qualifications fully funded * Overtime rate + uplift * Counselling referrals – 6 free sessions * Christmas & Boxing Day paid at double time * £1,000 loyalty bonus after 5 years * Sleep‑in allowance: £70 per night