CHILDREN’S SUPPORT WORKER

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join a children’s home in Colchester. This pioneering service will provide a safe, nurturing, and homely environment for young people aged 10–18 who are facing emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our goal is to ensure that every child who leaves our care does so feeling confident, prepared, and optimistic about their future. Our Mission Helping the children succeed in education, training, and employment Making a lasting, positive difference in their lives Empowering them to reach their full potential Believing in who they are and who they can become Your Role As a Support Worker, you’ll play a central role in each child’s development and day-to-day care. Your responsibilities will include: Building strong, trusting, and supportive relationships Developing and implementing individual, strength-based care plans Advocating for each child and ensuring their voice is heard Supporting them in education, training, or work placements Encouraging and participating in hobbies and leisure activities Promoting emotional well-being through therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches Managing health appointments and liaising with external professionals Maintaining a safe, secure, and family-style home environment Ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping Acting as a positive role model in both behaviour and conduct What We’re Looking For We are seeking someone who brings: Compassion and empathy with a warm, non-judgmental approach Strong safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to child protection Excellent communication and organisation skills Understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on behaviour Confidence in behaviour management and the ability to de-escalate situations Minimum two years of experience working within a challenging behaviour setting. Hours & Benefits Full-time role on a three-week rolling rota Long days and sleep ins Competitive salary Overtime opportunities across services Full training and qualifications provided after successful probation Bonus incentives for achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings Join Us This is more than just a job, it’s a meaningful opportunity to change lives. If you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of young people, we’d love to hear from you.