Deliver transformation change in children through the conscious use of relationships.
Make a Real Difference Every Day | Children's Residential Support Worker (Days & Nights)
Salary: £29,000+ per annum OTE | Variable Hours Contracts
Locations: Milton Keynes MK13 & MK2
Are you someone who believes every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported? At Emsee Living, we don't just offer jobs — we offer a vocation. We're growing our team of dedicated Residential Childcare Practitioners across our Milton Keynes homes and we want to hear from people who are passionate about helping us create positive outcomes for chidren.
About the Role:
As a Children's Residential Support Worker at Emsee Living, you'll become a trusted, consistent presence for children and young people aged 7–17 with complex needs, emotional challenges and behavioural difficulties. You won't just be supporting their day-to-day needs — you'll be helping to shape their futures.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Building genuine, trusting relationships with young people and providing emotional and social support that helps them develop
- Creating a warm, nurturing home environment — from meal planning and household activities to meaningful community outings
- Championing the safety, wellbeing and rights of every young person in your care
- Supporting individual interests, building confidence and encouraging new experiences
- Contributing to personalised care plans as part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team
- Embracing our Lifelong Learning ethos through ongoing CPD and the opportunity to gain an industry-recognised childcare qualification - the Level 3 Diploma in the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (funded by us)
What We Offer You:
- Competitive salary of £29,000 - £31,000 OTE (variable hours contracts)
- 5.6 weeks' annual leave, including bank holidays — with an additional day earned for every year of service
- Company pension scheme (with an enhanced 4% employers contribution)
- Structured induction programme and mandatory training
- Real career progression: from Support Worker to Senior, Team Leader, Deputy Manager and beyond
- Employee Assistance Programme including discounts, counselling and wellbeing tools
- A genuinely inclusive team culture where your voice matters and diverse perspectives are celebrated
About Emsee Living:
Emsee Living is a Milton Keynes-based provider of high-quality residential care and accommodation for children and young people with complex needs. We believe that to truly support young people, we must first support our staff — which is why we invest heavily in training, wellbeing and career development.
Our approach is holistic. Rather than managing behaviour, we focus on the child: their happiness, connections and long-term growth. Every young person in our care is treated with dignity, respect and unwavering belief in their potential.
Are You the Right Fit?
You don't need to have worked in a children's home before — what matters most is your values, your emotional attitude and your genuine desire to make a positive impact. Prior experience in a residential or care setting is advantageous but not essential. Full training will be provided.
Ready to start a career that truly matters? Apply today and take the first step toward becoming part of the Emsee Living family.
Emsee Living is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all colleagues are expected to share this commitment. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list information (where applicable) and evidence of registration on the DBS Update Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, applicants are required to disclose all relevant spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly, proportionately and only where relevant to the role.
Emsee Living also takes its responsibilities for health and safety seriously. All colleagues are required to work in line with the organisation’s health and safety policies and procedures, contribute to maintaining a safe environment for children, colleagues and visitors and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- How many years/months experience do you have contributing to the care of vulnerable children in an Ofsted regulated residential childrens home?
Licence/Certification:
- L3 Diploma in the CYP Workforce or equivalent? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
