Day Shifts - Children's Residential Support Worker
Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Homes
Locations: Cheshunt (EN7) & Tottenham (N17)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £29,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts (10:30am - 10:30pm)
Help Shape Brighter Futures for Children and Young People
Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day?
At Liberi Care, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, valued and supported. Our Ofsted-registered children's homes provide therapeutic, trauma-informed care for young people aged 10-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), helping them overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve brighter futures.
We're building more than outstanding children's homes, we're building rewarding careers. We believe in promoting from within, investing in our people and creating supportive teams where everyone has the opportunity to learn, develop and succeed. Many of our future leaders begin their journey on the frontline, and we're committed to providing the training, guidance and opportunities to help our people achieve their career ambitions.
We're looking for compassionate and committed Children's Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated teams in Cheshunt and Tottenham. Whether you already have experience in residential childcare or bring transferable skills from education, youth work, SEN, social care or a similar setting, we'll provide the support, training and development to help you build a rewarding long-term career.
If you're passionate about helping young people reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Liberi Care?
Outstanding care begins with outstanding people. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
When you join Liberi Care, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive salary of £28,000 - £29,000 per annum
- Full-time, permanent role with a stable day shift rota
- Comprehensive induction and specialist training in therapeutic residential childcare
- Ongoing supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities into Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager roles
- Supportive and experienced leadership team
- A positive, collaborative and values-driven working culture
- The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career with a growing organisation
- The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people every day
About the Role
As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll become a trusted and consistent adult in the lives of the young people you support. You'll help create a safe, nurturing and structured home environment where children feel secure, respected and encouraged to achieve their goals.
Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll provide emotional, practical and therapeutic support while promoting independence, confidence and positive life experiences.
No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emotional, practical and social support tailored to each young person's individual needs.
- Support daily routines including education, meals, appointments, activities and the development of independent living skills.
- Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
- Act as a keyworker, contributing to care planning, placement objectives and positive outcomes.
- Use therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches to encourage positive behaviour and emotional development.
- Help create a safe, welcoming and nurturing home environment.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with Ofsted standards and organisational policies.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions and reflective practice.
- Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
About You
We're looking for caring, resilient and motivated individuals who are passionate about helping children and young people thrive.
You'll have:
- Experience supporting children or young people within residential care, social care, education, SEN, youth work or a similar environment.
- A compassionate, dependable and child-centred approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- An understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and trauma-informed practice.
- A commitment to working full-time day shifts within a residential childcare setting.
The following would also be beneficial:
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or a willingness to work towards achieving it).
- Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
- A full UK driving licence.
If you bring the right values, attitude and commitment, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed and progress your career.
Why This Role Matters
The relationships you build can change lives.
As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll provide the stability, encouragement and positive role modelling that helps young people develop confidence, resilience and the skills they need to build brighter futures. Every conversation, every achievement and every moment of support contributes to helping a young person reach their full potential.
This isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work has a genuine impact and you want to join an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Liberi Care and become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional residential care and creating brighter futures for children and young people.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, and we aim to respond to shortlisted candidates within 24 to 48 hours of receiving their application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- DBS Certificate registered to the Update Service (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
