Children'S Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker 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