Job Title: Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Services (EBD) Location: Bexley, London Service: Daylight Children’s Services – Children’s Residential 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 * Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people * Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with legislation and procedures * Support emotional regulation and manage challenging behaviour using therapeutic and de-escalation approaches * Assist with personal care, daily routines, and maintaining a homely environment * Encourage participation in education, activities, and community engagement * Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with professionals * Ensure health, safety, medication, and risk management procedures are followed 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 If you are caring, patient, and experienced, we would love to hear from you