Location: Greenwich, London
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Up to £16 per hour, depending on experience
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join a children’s residential service in Greenwich.
This is a rewarding role supporting children and young people in a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment. As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care, emotional support, guidance, and consistency to children and young people who may have experienced trauma, emotional distress, self-harm, disruption, or complex circumstances.
The Children’s Residential Support Worker role is ideal for someone with experience in residential childcare, children’s services, youth work, supported living, education, or a similar care setting. Candidates must have experience supporting children or young people who present with self-harming behaviours.
About the Service
Our client’s service includes:
* A children’s residential setting based in Greenwich
* Support for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs
* Support for young people who may present with self-harming behaviours
* A safe, caring, and structured home environment
* Person-centred support focused on safety, stability, and positive outcomes
Key Responsibilities
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will:
* Support children and young people with their daily routines
* Provide emotional and practical support in a residential setting
* Support young people who may present with self-harm, emotional distress, or challenging behaviours
* Help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment
* Build positive and professional relationships with children and young people
* Encourage independence, confidence, education, and personal development
* Support young people with appointments, activities, and community access
* Follow care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures, and behaviour support plans
* Record daily notes, incidents, observations, and key information accurately
* Work as part of a team to promote positive outcomes
* Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and high standards of care
About You
Our client is looking for a Children’s Residential Support Worker who is:
* Experienced in children’s residential care, youth work, social care, education, or a similar setting
* Experienced in supporting children or young people who present with self-harming behaviours
* Calm, patient, and able to manage challenging or high-risk situations professionally
* Understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable children and young people
* Confident writing clear, factual, and professional records
* Compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a positive difference
* Able to work well as part of a team
* Flexible and willing to support children and young people with day-to-day routines
What’s on Offer
* Full-time position based in Greenwich
* Up to £16 per hour, depending on experience
* Meaningful work supporting children and young people
* Supportive working environment
* Opportunity to develop experience within children’s residential care
* Role with genuine impact on young people’s lives
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the Children’s Residential Support Worker role further
Salary description
£14.00 - £16.00 per hour