Residential Children's Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker Location: Enfield Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Bank Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for dedicated, nurturing and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our team in a warm, stable and child-centred home. About the Role: As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing emotional, social and practical support to children and young people aged 5- 18 who may present with challenging behaviours or have experienced trauma. You'll be part of a committed team working to create a safe, supportive and structured environment where every child can grow and thrive. What You'll Be Doing: Providing daily care, guidance and positive role-modelling Supporting children with routines, education, personal development and life skills Building strong, trusting relationships with young people Managing challenging behaviours in a calm, consistent and therapeutic way Ensuring the home remains a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment Keeping clear records and following safeguarding procedures Working collaboratively with colleagues, social workers and external professionals What We're Looking For: Experience working with children or young people (residential, SEN, youth work, education or similar) A compassionate, patient and resilient approach Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage challenging situations Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping young people Flexibility Desirable (but not essential): NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent Team Teach / MAPA / PBM training Full UK driving licence If you're ready to join a team that puts children at the heart of everything, we'd love to hear from you. Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. LONDON INDTPSEN