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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed