Location: Thomas Bata Children’s Home
Salary: £26,600 - £29,120 per year
Target Earning (including overtime/sleep in) - £34,348 - £37,344
Contract: Full-time (40 hours/week) | Rota-based shifts
Be the adult who makes the difference.
We’re looking for caring, consistent, and resilient individuals to join our trauma-informed residential team. This is your chance to support children aged 8–17 who’ve experienced trauma, helping them feel safe, build trust, and reach their potential.
What You’ll Get:
- Salary: £26,600 - £29,120 per year
- Overtime available
- Time and a half pay on public holidays
- Double pay on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Extensive induction and ongoing training
- Clear progression routes to senior roles
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a full application form.
Typical Shifts Include:
- 8am–11pm (followed by sleep-in)
- 8am–8pm
- 3pm–11pm (followed by sleep-in)
- Occasional waking nights (8pm–8am), planned in advance
You’ll Need To Be:
- Experienced in working with children or young people
- Emotionally intelligent and trauma-informed
- Either qualified (Level 3 in Residential Childcare) or willing to complete it
- Flexible to work across a 7-day rota, including weekends and sleep-ins
Apply today to join a therapeutic team where your care, presence, and voice will help transform young lives.
Work authorisation: The right to work in the United Kingdom is required. Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,600.00-£29,120.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tilbury RM18 8SH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)?
Experience:
- Residential Support Work: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Diploma in children and young people (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
