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 bank pool, working shifts accross our three homes in: Lewisham, Stratford, and Enfield.
A range of shifts will be available, including day, 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 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
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 - £17.00 per hour
Hours: Bank position
Location: London: SE13, E15 and N14.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
