Children's Home Support Workers
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Great salary and pension contribution |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | CO2 9BB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | First Steps Residential Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SW |
Summary
Young Person's Support Worker – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Location: Colchester, Essex | Salary: £14.00 p/h - £50 per sleep-in | Hours: 42.5 p/w – 4 days on, 4 days off- Work half the year for a full salary!
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Do you have a passion for helping children thrive?
Are you ready to join a team that puts heart, care, and compassion at the centre of everything?
First Steps Residential's Devon House– a thriving children’s home in Colchester, Essex – is looking for Children's and Young Person's Support Workers who are committed to changing lives. If you're experienced, emotionally resilient, and want to work somewhere where you’ll be truly valued, this is your opportunity.
Children's Residential Support Worker - What You’ll Be Doing:
Supporting children and young people through their daily routines
Helping build independence through everyday life skills
Encouraging creativity, learning, and emotional growth
Keeping our home safe, nurturing, and fun
Working closely with a dedicated team and external professionals
Recording progress, celebrating wins, and making every moment count
Shift Pattern:
4 Days On / 4 Days Off
12.5hr shifts (7:30am – 8:00pm with a paid lunch break)
Sleep-ins (10pm–7:30am) paid at £50 per night
Children's Residential Support Worker - Who We’re Looking For:
✅ NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) - essential (or working towards)
✅ 2+ years' experience in residential childcare
✅ Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma, and child development
✅ UK Driving Licence – essential
✅ Resilient, reliable, and emotionally intelligent
Children's Residential Support Worker - Why Join Us?
£14.00 per hour + Sleep-in payments
On-site parking
Full training and career development
Referral bonuses
Be part of a supportive, inclusive team
Make a real, lasting impact
Only Apply If You:
Live within 20 miles of our Colchester-based home
Are looking for a rewarding, hands-on career
Want to work somewhere where children come first
Sound like you? Apply today and start making a difference!
Let’s build a brighter future – together.
Job Type: Full-time
Children's Residential Support Worker - Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Flexitime
Free parking
On-site parking
Physical Setting:
Residential home
Shift:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Children's Residential : 2 years (required)
Location: Colchester, Essex | Salary: £14.00 p/h - £50 per sleep-in | Hours: 42.5 p/w – 4 days on, 4 days off- Work half the year for a full salary!
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Do you have a passion for helping children thrive?
Are you ready to join a team that puts heart, care, and compassion at the centre of everything?
First Steps Residential's Devon House– a thriving children’s home in Colchester, Essex – is looking for Children's and Young Person's Support Workers who are committed to changing lives. If you're experienced, emotionally resilient, and want to work somewhere where you’ll be truly valued, this is your opportunity.
Children's Residential Support Worker - What You’ll Be Doing:
Supporting children and young people through their daily routines
Helping build independence through everyday life skills
Encouraging creativity, learning, and emotional growth
Keeping our home safe, nurturing, and fun
Working closely with a dedicated team and external professionals
Recording progress, celebrating wins, and making every moment count
Shift Pattern:
4 Days On / 4 Days Off
12.5hr shifts (7:30am – 8:00pm with a paid lunch break)
Sleep-ins (10pm–7:30am) paid at £50 per night
Children's Residential Support Worker - Who We’re Looking For:
✅ NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) - essential (or working towards)
✅ 2+ years' experience in residential childcare
✅ Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma, and child development
✅ UK Driving Licence – essential
✅ Resilient, reliable, and emotionally intelligent
Children's Residential Support Worker - Why Join Us?
£14.00 per hour + Sleep-in payments
On-site parking
Full training and career development
Referral bonuses
Be part of a supportive, inclusive team
Make a real, lasting impact
Only Apply If You:
Live within 20 miles of our Colchester-based home
Are looking for a rewarding, hands-on career
Want to work somewhere where children come first
Sound like you? Apply today and start making a difference!
Let’s build a brighter future – together.
Job Type: Full-time
Children's Residential Support Worker - Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Flexitime
Free parking
On-site parking
Physical Setting:
Residential home
Shift:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Children's Residential : 2 years (required)