CareTech Group
Residential Support worker
Residential Support worker at CareTech Group, based in Braintree, East of England, paying £13.19 - £13.81 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £13.19 - £13.81 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Braintree, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Support Worker
15% below the typical rate for support worker
Reference 622554400103213815
About the role
Children’s Residential Care Worker
Location: Braintree, Essex
Salary: £13.19 – £13.81 per hour | + £30 per sleep-in | 1.25x Overtime Pay
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are looking for a dedicated Children’s Residential Care Worker to join our home in Braintree, Essex. No prior experience is necessary as we provide full comprehensive training. If you are compassionate, resilient, and want to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people, we want to hear from you.
Benefits:
Shifts are 2–3 days per week (08:00am to 11:00pm + sleep-in).
Fully funded NVQ Level 4 Children and Young People’s Workforce after 6 months.
Fully paid two week induction
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 emotional support and guidance to our children and young people.
Create a warm, safe home environment
Plan and attend off-site social activities and support educational goals.
Maintain daily logs and write accurate reports for care planning and review meetings.
To be a strong advocate for our young people
Requirements:
Full UK driving licence is preferred.
Adaptable, empathetic, and resilient
Must be available for rotational shifts and mandatory sleep-ins.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!
Reference: 622554400103213815 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via CareTech Group
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