Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker - EBD Children's Home Location: Stevenage Shifts Available: Day Shifts & Waking Night Shifts Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour Additional: Sleep-in allowance paid separately About the Role We are currently recruiting compassionate and resilient Residential Support Workers to join a specialist EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) children's residential service in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. Both day and waking night positions are available on a flexible rota basis. Key Responsibilities Supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties Promoting positive routines, boundaries, and independence Building trusted and professional relationships with young people Supporting with daily living activities, education, and appointments Managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques Maintaining accurate records, incident reports, and care notes Ensuring the home remains safe, supportive, and compliant with safeguarding standards Working collaboratively with colleagues, social workers, and external professionals Requirements Previous experience working within residential childcare, supported living, or similar care settings Experience supporting young people with EBD/challenging behaviour is desirable A caring, resilient, and professional approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred (or willingness to obtain one) What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 - £17.00 per hour Additional sleep-in allowance Flexible day and waking night shifts available Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive management team Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives