Residential Worker

Residential Worker

PermanentFull Time

28921 - 36581 per annum (including allowance)

Location:Basildon

Working Style:Fixed-base worker

Closing date: 14th August 2026

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this must have a current unrestricted right to work in the UK

If you have the ability to be patient to be kind and to be there for any young person then you can definitely do the job Cerys Residential Worker.

Join our brand-new childrens homes to help shape and empower brighter futures for our young people.

Are you looking to work in a brand-new childrens home that makes a positive lasting difference to childrens lives Are you compassionate empathetic and resilient If so this opportunity could be perfect for you to start your career within the children and family sector!

We are looking for a team of compassionate and patient Residential Workers to make a difference to the lives of local children and families who experience difficulties and inequalities.

Hear more about the rewarding role of a Residential Worker here

Role Overview:

The role will be based across our brand-new Basildon sites - where youll help create safe nurturing environments for young people aged 1117 who have experienced trauma.

The Residential Worker will effectively contribute to looking after and working with young people and families directly to ensure the delivery of good quality care. The role requires you to be empathetic and resilient to ensure our young people feel safe and protected.

In return youll be part of a team of passionate like-minded professionals supported by an encouraging and approachable management team. Youll also benefit from access to high-quality training and development opportunities helping you grow and advance your career within the child and family sector.

What Youll Get

• 37-hour working week potential overtime opportunities
• 26 days annual leave bank holidays option to buy more
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Essex Rewards discounts at hundreds of retailers
• Lifeworks Health & Wellbeing Platform
• 2 paid volunteering days(individual) 2 team volunteering daysannually
• Ongoing learning and developmentto support your career journey

What Youll Do

This role calls for acompassionate resilient and dedicated individualwho can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

• Directly support children and young peoplewithin a residential home ensuring all regulatory requirements and codes of practice are consistently met.
• Contribute to care planning helping assess individual needs and develop clear actionable placement plans that are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Facilitate positive family contact supporting young people in maintaining healthy relationships and preparing for adulthood.
• Empower young peopleto make informed decisions about their lives encouraging independence and self-confidence.
• Collaborate with the management teamto maintain a healthy safe and supportive living environment that promotes independence.
• Support access to education and personal interests helping young people grow learn and prepare for a successful transition into adulthood.
• Contribute to the operational effectivenessof the residential home including monitoring care standards and occasionally leading shifts.
• Work towardsindividual and shared objectives reviewed annually as part of the performance management framework.

What Were Looking For

Previous experience of working in a childrens home would be desirable however there are many skills that you might have that would make you suitable for the role:

Essential skills:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years fully funded) or equivalent by experience
• Strong communication and listening skills and the ability to engage with others effectively and at all levels.

Desirable skills:

• Evidence of working with young people to explore their behaviours and develop an understanding of their individual needs.
• Evidence of an awareness of child protection issues.
• Understands and demonstrates the ability to promote peoples equality diversity and rights alongside experience of being able to protect children from abuse.
• Experience of contributing to the development provision and review of Placement and other care management plans with evidence of the ability to encourage young people to develop and maintain a positive sense of identity

You will work an average 37 hours a week with shift times being 7.00am 2.30pm or 2.00pm 9.30pm and you will have every other weekend off.

The salary offered is made up of a basic salary 28921 up to 31469.90 per annum plus a guaranteed 10% allowance per annum paid monthly alongside the basic salary.

Due to nature of this role any applicants need to be at least21 years oldto undertake this post.

If shortlisted the interview process will be a video interview followed by a face-to-face interview at the home.

Ready to Apply

If youre ready to bring your skills compassion and energy to a team thats changing lives wed love to hear from you.

To read more about us please visit:Children & Families

Please take a look at ourNo Magic Children & Families video

Why Essex

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents were committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity we ensure everyone matters inEveryones Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025 Greater Essex was accepted onto the Governments devolution priority programme which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more aboutdevolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)) on our careers site

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. Were committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the also committed to interview allveteransandcare leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once youve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and theNolan principles including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicleor the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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