Senior Residential Support Worker
Colchester
£27,050 - £30,233+£65 per sleep
Full-time permanent role | 08:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 20:00 | 1 sleep-in per week
Sponsorship not available with this role - please do not apply if you require sponsorship.
Join this brand-new home in Colchester, part of this provider's growing family of residential services. With established homes already operating across Brightlingsea, Basildon, Colchester and Romford this organisation is continuing to build a reputation for delivering safe, nurturing, and child-focused care environments where young people can truly thrive.
⭐ Benefits you'll love:
- ✅ £15.23 per hour + £50 per sleep
- ✅ Free extensive training and Level 4 qualification after probation
- ✅ Clear progression opportunities into Deputy & Registered Manager roles
- ✅ Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- ✅ Access to a dedicated Welfare & Development Officer
- ✅ Mental Health First Aiders and team-building events
- ✅ Employee of the Month scheme and company events
- ✅ 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
- ✅ Annual pay reviews
- ✅ Company pension scheme
- ✅ Casual dress and Cycle to Work scheme
- ✅ Refer a Friend scheme
- ✅ A genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference to vulnerable children and young people
⭐️ About the home:
This brand-new children’s home in Colchester has been developed to provide high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, neglect, and abuse. The home will offer a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment where children can feel valued, understood, and empowered to achieve positive outcomes.
This provider is known for creating services where both young people and staff are supported to grow. Senior leaders remain visible and hands-on across the organisation, with the Responsible Individual regularly visiting services and maintaining close relationships with staff teams. The organisation places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, progression, and internal development, actively investing in today’s Support Workers to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Shifts:
- 07:30 - 23:00
- "1-on-2-off" shift pattern
- Sleep-in attached to every other shift
⭐ What I'm looking for:
- Minimum of 2 years working within Residential Childcare
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Full UK Driving License
Apply now and start making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
Is this Children's Residential Support Worker opportunity not the right fit? We here at Degree Six have a multitude of roles within residential childcare in the South East, so don't be afraid to reach out!
INDPERM
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,050.00-£30,233.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
