Support Worker – Children’s Residential Services (EBD)

Job Title: Support Worker – Children’s Residential Services (EBD)
Location: Bexley, London
Home Reports to: Registered Manager / Deputy Manager
Hours: Shift-based (including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins/waking nights as required

Job Purpose
The Support Worker will provide high-quality, child-centred care and support to children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) living in a residential setting. The role focuses on safeguarding, promoting emotional wellbeing, supporting positive behaviour, and helping children achieve stability, independence, and positive outcomes

Key responsibilities

* Provide safe, consistent, and nurturing care in line with care plans and risk assessments.

* Build positive relationships and support children’s emotional and behavioural needs.

* Use therapeutic approaches to manage behaviour and promote independence and life skills.

* Safeguard children by recognising and reporting concerns in line with procedures.

* Support daily living tasks, including personal care, activities, and maintaining a homely environment.

* Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the team and professionals.

* Ensure health and safety standards are met, including checks, medication, and emergency procedures.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people with EBD, trauma, or challenging behaviour OR strong transferable skills.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. • Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and nights.
• Enhanced DBS check (Children’s Barred List) – required.

Desirable
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People (or willingness to work towards). • Experience in residential children’s homes.
• Training in trauma-informed care, de-escalation, or PBS.
• Knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 Training & Development
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Ongoing mandatory and specialist training (Safeguarding, EBD, Trauma, Behaviour Management).
• Regular supervision and annual appraisal.
• Opportunities for career progression within Daylight Children’s Services