Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Services (EBD)

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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 st...
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Location:
Bexley
Salary:
£13.5 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Care & Social Services

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