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Support Worker - ENG - £30,320-£34,480 per year

Whitetrees Group • Full-time • ENG, GB • £30.32k - £34.48k / year • 3m ago

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker

Reports to: Registered Homes Manager

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Bishops Stortford, Ware and Sawbridgeworth

Salary: £30,320.00 - £34,480.00

Benefits:

Full company induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS)
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Refer a friend bonus £500 ** TOB Applies
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Ongoing Continuous career progression with funded qualifications leading to enhanced pay scales
Blue Light Card discount card eligibility
Enhanced DBS funded by us.
Staff bonus - 100% occupancy and 3 years service, an additional £180 per month **TOB Applies

About Us

White Trees Group, part of SureCare Residential Ltd, provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges.

We believe our work goes far beyond keeping young people safe; it's about helping them grow, heal and build brighter futures. The therapeutic support we provide is always trauma-informed, child-centred and relationship-focused.

Real change happens through consistent care, thoughtful planning, therapeutic interventions and a committed team working together to make a lasting difference.

Personal Specification

You will be:

Naturally caring, patient and empathetic
Calm and grounded, even under pressure, with the ability to set clear, consistent boundaries
A supportive team player who leads with empathy and kindness

What You'll Do:

Support and encourage young people to reach their full potential.
Create a warm, safe and tidy home environment that promotes wellbeing.
Build trust whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
Empower young people to develop skills such as cooking, travel, and self-care.
Support care planning - contribute to risk assessments, positive behaviour plans, and individual goals.
Keep accurate, reflective records and complete effective shift handovers.
Administer medication, manage petty cash responsibly and ensure safety checks are completed.
Drive company vehicles to transport young people to school, appointments, and activities.
Work collaboratively with your team, attend meetings and training, and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.