We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions are subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks; including referencing and enhanced background checks.
About Us:
Kennedy and Elliott Partnership LLP provides therapeutic group living settings rooted in trauma-informed care. We recognize the impact that past relationships and experiences have on children’s present lives, and we support them in overcoming challenges by fostering safe, supportive relationships within a stable and secure environment.
Job description:
We are seeking committed residential children’s home staff who share our passion for improving young people’s lives to join our teams in Lewisham, Stratford, and Enfield.
We are currently hiring both Entry-Level and Senior Support Workers.
A range of permanent full-time and bank positions are available, including day, night, waking night, and weekend shifts. We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
This is your opportunity to be a consistent and compassionate role model, supporting children to reach their full potential. Your resilience and trauma-informed, reliable approach will strengthen our committed teams as they strive to achieve exceptional outcomes for young people while maintaining the highest standards of Ofsted compliance.
Core Duties
Support Worker
- Deliver tailored care plans that address each child’s individual needs, goals, and day-to-day wellbeing
- Build trusting, nurturing relationships that ensure children feel safe, listened to, and respected
- Provide daily care and support with routines, education, interests, and household responsibilities, acting as co-key worker where required
- Collaborate effectively with team members and external professionals to promote a consistent and holistic approach to care
- Keep clear, accurate records of daily wellbeing, significant incidents, and interventions using IT and reporting systems
Senior Support Worker
- Oversee the safe and effective operation of shifts, offering guidance to colleagues and serving as the first point of contact for any day-to-day concerns
- Take on the role of primary Keyworker for assigned young people, leading the development, implementation, and formal review of their Care Plans
- Use trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches to provide emotional support and foster positive, nurturing relationships
- Manage challenging behaviours proactively through positive behaviour support strategies and, where required, carry out safe and approved physical interventions
- Act as the central point of liaison with Social Workers, schools, healthcare professionals, and families
Essential Criteria
- Commitment and passion for promoting the safety and welfare of young people
- Flexibility to work shifts, including some evenings/weekends
Desirable Criteria
- UK Driving License
- Experience supporting young people with complex needs (1 year)
- Trauma-Informed care experience or knowledge
- Knowledge of therapeutic models (PACE, Attachment Theory etc)
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Why Join Us:
- Competitive Compensation depending on skills, qualifications and experience
- Progression Opportunities and Professional Development through funded Ofsted-recognised qualifications and continuous training
- Enhanced holiday allowance
- Mintago Employee Benefits Scheme, including: 200+ retail discounts, Virtual GP, EAP, Financial Wellbeing Support, Gym Discounts & Elderly Care Support.
Salary: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week
Pay: £13.00-£17.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
